hacking

[ hak-ing ]

noun

1. replacement of a single course of stonework by two or more lower courses.

hacking

/ ˈhækɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a cough) harsh, dry, and spasmodic

Word History and Origins

Origin of hacking¹

1400–50; late Middle English, in literal sense. See hack ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Prince Harry said his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids for hacking his phone was about “accountability,” but he acknowledged that any settlement he might be awarded would likely be dwarfed by his legal costs.

From New York Times

But in fact the majority of communication is done with standard encryption, raising questions about how secure from hacking and interception it is.

From BBC

That is up 11% from the same period in 2023, a rise primarily driven by an increase in reports of hacking, dating scams and online shopping and auction fraud.

From BBC

In the UK in recent weeks, a series of recent cyber-attacks have been carried out on several councils - some of which have been claimed by a pro-Russian hacking group.

From BBC

Bolsonaro was banned from running for office for eight years after being accused of undermining Brazilian democracy by falsely claiming that electronic ballots used in the October 2022 poll were vulnerable to hacking and fraud.

From BBC