trojan
Pronunciation: [ˈtroʊdʒən]
Context: "computing"
(noun) a type of harmful computer program that pretends to be something useful or fun but actually causes problems for your computer. Just like the story of the Trojan Horse, it sneaks in and then can create damage.
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He discovered a Trojan on his computer that was pretending to be a game.
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Her computer didn't have any Trojans, so it was running perfectly.
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How can I tell if I have a Trojan on my computer?
Context: "history/mythology"
(noun) a person from the ancient city of Troy, famous for the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, especially known for the story of the Trojan Horse.
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According to legend, the Trojans were brave fighters in the famous war.
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They did not think the Trojans would win the battle after the Greeks tricked them.
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What do you know about the Trojans in the story of the Trojan War?
Context: "games"
(noun) a member of the University of Southern California's mascot, called 'Tommy Trojan'. It represents school spirit and tradition.
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At the football game, the crowd cheered when the Trojan mascot came on the field.
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The other teams' mascots didn't excite the crowd like the Trojan did.
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Which favorite tradition do you have about the Trojan mascot at USC?