hacking
|hack/ing|
B2
/ˈhækɪŋ/
(hack)
unauthorized access
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hack' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'haccian', where 'haccian' meant 'to cut or chop'.
Historical Evolution
'haccian' transformed into the Middle English word 'hacke', and eventually became the modern English word 'hack'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut or chop', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to gain unauthorized access to a computer system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of breaking into a computer system or network without authorization.
Hacking into a secure server is illegal.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'hack'.
He is hacking into the mainframe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45