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hacking

Pronunciation: [ˈhækɪŋ]

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Learn how to use hacking in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) the act of getting into a computer system or network without permission. It’s like sneaking into a locked room where you shouldn't be, but instead, it’s done with computers.

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Many people believe that hacking can help find security problems in software.

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Hacking into someone’s personal account is illegal and wrong.

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What are the main risks associated with hacking?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to break into a computer system or network to gain unauthorized access. It’s like if someone uses special skills to unlock a door that should stay closed.

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The expert was hacking the program to see if it had any weaknesses.

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She was not hacking the system, she was just running a security test.

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Are you planning on hacking the game to get extra lives?

Context: “creativity”

(verb) to make creative changes to technology or systems to improve them. It’s like taking a toy and changing it into something even more fun to play with.

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He enjoys hacking old gadgets to make them work better.

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Instead of hacking the device, I just bought a new one.

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Have you ever hacked anything to make it work differently?

How to pronounce hacking

Pronunciation: [ˈhækɪŋ]

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