English words for '(computer security) Preventing sniffing (interception of network packets)'
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verb
- (computing) To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
- (intransitive) To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
- (transitive) To perceive vaguely.
- (slang, chiefly UK) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.
- (transitive) To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- (ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- inhale audibly through the nose
- perceive by inhaling through the nose
intj
noun
noun
- (computing) Initialism of Internet Provider Security.
- Initialism of ichthyosis prematurity syndrome.
- Initialism of idiopathic pneumonia syndrome.
- (computing) Initialism of instructions per second.
- (computing) Initialism of intrusion prevention system.
- (engineering) Initialism of iron piping size.
- Initialism of idiopathic postprandial syndrome.
- (electronics) Initialism of in-plane switching (“LCD screen technology”).
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verb
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name
- (computing) Initialism of Message Integrity Check, a strong encryption technology that is employed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets, altering them and resending them.
- (Malaysian politics) Initialism of Malaysian Indian Congress, a political party for Malaysian Indians.
- (computing, Microsoft) Initialism of Microsoft Innovation Center.
- Abbreviation of Michoacán: a state of Mexico.
adj
noun
noun
- Initialism of security in pervasive computing.
- Initialism of special purpose carbine.
- Initialism of soy protein concentrate.
- Initialism of special purpose cartridge.
- Initialism of segregated portfolio company.
- (patent law) Initialism of supplementary protection certificate.
- Initialism of structure-property correlation.
- Initialism of saeclum post Christum (“era after Christ”).
- Initialism of serum protein concentrate.
- (pharmacology) Initialism of single pill combination.
name
- Initialism of secretariat of the Pacific Community.
- (US) Initialism of Southwest Preparatory Conference.
- (Oxford University) Initialism of St Peter's College, Oxford.
- (US) Initialism of St. Petersburg College.
- (software) Initialism of Software Productivity Consortium.
- Initialism of State Property Committee (of Mongolia)
- (US) Initialism of Storm Prediction Center (United States NOAA)
- Initialism of Supreme Political Council (of Yemen).
noun
- (computer security) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.
- A pot of honey.
- (chiefly British) A draw: a place which attracts visitors.
- (slang) A vulva or vagina.
- (espionage) A spy (typically attractive and female) who uses sex to trap and blackmail a target.
- A woman who attracts sexual attention from men.
- South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes
noun
- (computer security) The covert extraction of data from a system.
- (military) The process of exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory).
- (sciences) A filtering out (usually movement of a substance through a barrier).
- (civil engineering) A method for managing storm water runoff.
- (biology) A gradual movement of a substance to exterior (as through cell membrane to extracellular fluid or medium).
noun
- (computing) Unauthorized attempts to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network.
- (computing) Playful solving of technical work that requires deep understanding, especially of a computer system.
- (massage) The act of striking the muscles with the side of the hand.
- (pathology) A dry coughing; the emission of a succession of short coughs.
- (sports, chiefly American football, soccer, rugby) A kick in the shins.
- (UK, countable) A riding or journey on horseback.
adj
verb
noun
- (computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.
- (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet
- (physics) A hypothetical phenomenon where an observer falling into a black hole encounters high-energy quanta at or near the event horizon.
- (politics, especially Germany) An unwritten agreement among major political parties to refuse to govern or cooperate with national conservative and ultranationalist parties.
- An ethical wall; an organizational or legal separation between two entities that might otherwise cause conflicts of interest.
- (architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
- (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
- a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
verb
noun
- (networking, computer security) A network security measure that consists of ensuring that a secure computer network is physically isolated from unsecured networks, such as the public Internet or an unsecured local area network.
- A type of spark gap using a tube filled with air (which is mostly nitrogen), nitrogen alone, or other gases.
- A gap where there is a vacuum (not actually air), used to reduce power consumption in microelectronics.
noun
adj
verb
noun
- (networking) A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
- (networking) A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
- (informal) A large amount of money.
- (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
- (networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
- (slang) Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
- A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
- (South Africa) A plastic bag.
- (botany) A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
- a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
- a boat for carrying mail
- (computer science) a message or message fragment
- a small package or bundle
noun
- (computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.
- Something that hacks; a device or tool for hacking; specifically, an axe used for cutting tree branches or wood.
- (British, regional) A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.
- One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially (sports, originally and chiefly golf), a sport such as golf or tennis.
- Someone who hacks.
- One who cuts with heavy or rough blows.
- (US, road transport) One who operates a taxicab; a cabdriver.
- someone who plays golf poorly
- one who works hard at boring tasks
- a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm
verb
noun
name
noun
noun
- A hardware system that prevents unauthorised intrusion into a premises, and reports such attempts.
- (computing) A similar software system that prevents unauthorised access.
- (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks
- an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
noun
name
noun
- (measurement, chemistry) volatile suspended solids
- (aviation, space science) Virgin SpaceShip — spaceship prefix for Virgin Galactic spacelines
- (automotive engineering) vehicle speed sensor
- (computer networking) virtual switching system
- (mathematics) variable structure system
- Initialism of visual snow syndrome
symbol
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- (uncountable, telecommunications) Initialism of packet loss concealment.
- (countable, electronics) Initialism of programmable logic controller.
- (uncountable, sciences) Abbreviation of placebo.
- (countable, broadcasting) Initialism of program-length commercial.
- (countable, communication) Initialism of power line communication.
- (countable, China) Initialism of prefecture-level city.
- (countable, biochemistry) Initialism of phospholipase C.
- (countable, business) Initialism of public limited company.
name
adj
- Free of infiltration by covert listening or recording devices (bugs), enemy spies, etc.
- Free from that which is useless or injurious; without defects.
- Utter, complete, total; pure; free from restraint.
- (informal) Cool or neat.
- Empty.
- (aviation) Having the undercarriage and flaps in the up position.
- Pure, especially morally or religiously.
- Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
- (informal) Devoid of profanity.
- Free of contamination, (unwanted) germs, infection, or disease.
- Well-proportioned; shapely.
- (sports, for example, professional wrestling, slang) Of a victory or performance: without any blemishes such as submission holds, disqualification, interference, etc.
- In an unmarked condition; blank.
- That does not damage the environment (as much as some alternative).
- (aerodynamics) Allowing an uninterrupted flow over surfaces, without protrusions such as racks or landing gear.
- Free from (or showing no signs of) corrupt, unlawful, and/or sinister conduct or connections (and (of criminal, driving, etc. records) therefore without restrictions or penalties).
- (informal) Not in possession of weapons or contraband such as drugs.
- Devoid of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- (climbing, of a route) Ascended without falling.
- (of metal) Having relatively few impurities.
- Not using drugs or alcohol.
- Smooth, exact, and performed well.
- thorough and without qualification
- (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
- ritually clean or pure
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
- free from impurities
- (of a surface) not written or printed on
- (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
- free of drugs
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- morally pure
- free from sepsis or infection
- free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
- not carrying concealed weapons
- without difficulties or problems
- (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
- not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
adv
noun
- (in the plural, metal music) Clear vocals, contrasted with death growls and screams.
- (weightlifting) The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.
- Removal of dirt.
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
verb
- (manga fandom slang) To purge a raw of any blemishes caused by the scanning process such as brown tinting and poor color contrast.
- (slang) To beat, to thrash; to defeat.
- (intransitive) To make things clean in general.
- (transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
- (transitive, computing) To remove unnecessary files, etc. from (a directory, etc.).
- (intransitive, curling) To brush the ice lightly in front of a moving rock to remove any debris and ensure a correct line; less vigorous than a sweep.
- (transitive, climbing) To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed.
- (video games) Synonym of clean up.
- (transitive) To remove guts and/or scales of a butchered animal.
- (transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
- remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
- clean and tidy up the house
- clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
- make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- be cleanable
- remove shells or husks from
- remove while making clean
- remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
- remove unwanted substances from
- deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
adj
noun
- (astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
- (in similes) One who shows great pluck, endurance, strength, etc.
- A student (especially an athlete) of the University of Southern California.
- A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
- (astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
- (computing) Ellipsis of Trojan horse.
- a native of ancient Troy
noun
- (computing) Initialism of Internet Provider Security.
- Initialism of ichthyosis prematurity syndrome.
- Initialism of idiopathic pneumonia syndrome.
- (computing) Initialism of instructions per second.
- (computing) Initialism of intrusion prevention system.
- (engineering) Initialism of iron piping size.
- Initialism of idiopathic postprandial syndrome.
- (electronics) Initialism of in-plane switching (“LCD screen technology”).
name
noun
- Initialism of security in pervasive computing.
- Initialism of special purpose carbine.
- Initialism of soy protein concentrate.
- Initialism of special purpose cartridge.
- Initialism of segregated portfolio company.
- (patent law) Initialism of supplementary protection certificate.
- Initialism of structure-property correlation.
- Initialism of saeclum post Christum (“era after Christ”).
- Initialism of serum protein concentrate.
- (pharmacology) Initialism of single pill combination.
name
- Initialism of secretariat of the Pacific Community.
- (US) Initialism of Southwest Preparatory Conference.
- (Oxford University) Initialism of St Peter's College, Oxford.
- (US) Initialism of St. Petersburg College.
- (software) Initialism of Software Productivity Consortium.
- Initialism of State Property Committee (of Mongolia)
- (US) Initialism of Storm Prediction Center (United States NOAA)
- Initialism of Supreme Political Council (of Yemen).
noun
- (computer security) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.
- A pot of honey.
- (chiefly British) A draw: a place which attracts visitors.
- (slang) A vulva or vagina.
- (espionage) A spy (typically attractive and female) who uses sex to trap and blackmail a target.
- A woman who attracts sexual attention from men.
- South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes
noun
- (computer security) The covert extraction of data from a system.
- (military) The process of exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory).
- (sciences) A filtering out (usually movement of a substance through a barrier).
- (civil engineering) A method for managing storm water runoff.
- (biology) A gradual movement of a substance to exterior (as through cell membrane to extracellular fluid or medium).
noun
- (computing) Unauthorized attempts to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network.
- (computing) Playful solving of technical work that requires deep understanding, especially of a computer system.
- (massage) The act of striking the muscles with the side of the hand.
- (pathology) A dry coughing; the emission of a succession of short coughs.
- (sports, chiefly American football, soccer, rugby) A kick in the shins.
- (UK, countable) A riding or journey on horseback.
adj
verb
noun
- (computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.
- (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet
- (physics) A hypothetical phenomenon where an observer falling into a black hole encounters high-energy quanta at or near the event horizon.
- (politics, especially Germany) An unwritten agreement among major political parties to refuse to govern or cooperate with national conservative and ultranationalist parties.
- An ethical wall; an organizational or legal separation between two entities that might otherwise cause conflicts of interest.
- (architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
- (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
- a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
verb
noun
- (networking, computer security) A network security measure that consists of ensuring that a secure computer network is physically isolated from unsecured networks, such as the public Internet or an unsecured local area network.
- A type of spark gap using a tube filled with air (which is mostly nitrogen), nitrogen alone, or other gases.
- A gap where there is a vacuum (not actually air), used to reduce power consumption in microelectronics.
noun
adj
noun
- (computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.
- Something that hacks; a device or tool for hacking; specifically, an axe used for cutting tree branches or wood.
- (British, regional) A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.
- One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially (sports, originally and chiefly golf), a sport such as golf or tennis.
- Someone who hacks.
- One who cuts with heavy or rough blows.
- (US, road transport) One who operates a taxicab; a cabdriver.
- someone who plays golf poorly
- one who works hard at boring tasks
- a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm
noun
- A hardware system that prevents unauthorised intrusion into a premises, and reports such attempts.
- (computing) A similar software system that prevents unauthorised access.
- (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks
- an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
noun
noun
- (uncountable, telecommunications) Initialism of packet loss concealment.
- (countable, electronics) Initialism of programmable logic controller.
- (uncountable, sciences) Abbreviation of placebo.
- (countable, broadcasting) Initialism of program-length commercial.
- (countable, communication) Initialism of power line communication.
- (countable, China) Initialism of prefecture-level city.
- (countable, biochemistry) Initialism of phospholipase C.
- (countable, business) Initialism of public limited company.
name
verb
- (computing) To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
- (intransitive) To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
- (transitive) To perceive vaguely.
- (slang, chiefly UK) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.
- (transitive) To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- (ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- inhale audibly through the nose
- perceive by inhaling through the nose
intj
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
- (networking) A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
- (networking) A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
- (informal) A large amount of money.
- (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
- (networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
- (slang) Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
- A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
- (South Africa) A plastic bag.
- (botany) A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
- a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
- a boat for carrying mail
- (computer science) a message or message fragment
- a small package or bundle
verb
noun
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adj
- Free of infiltration by covert listening or recording devices (bugs), enemy spies, etc.
- Free from that which is useless or injurious; without defects.
- Utter, complete, total; pure; free from restraint.
- (informal) Cool or neat.
- Empty.
- (aviation) Having the undercarriage and flaps in the up position.
- Pure, especially morally or religiously.
- Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
- (informal) Devoid of profanity.
- Free of contamination, (unwanted) germs, infection, or disease.
- Well-proportioned; shapely.
- (sports, for example, professional wrestling, slang) Of a victory or performance: without any blemishes such as submission holds, disqualification, interference, etc.
- In an unmarked condition; blank.
- That does not damage the environment (as much as some alternative).
- (aerodynamics) Allowing an uninterrupted flow over surfaces, without protrusions such as racks or landing gear.
- Free from (or showing no signs of) corrupt, unlawful, and/or sinister conduct or connections (and (of criminal, driving, etc. records) therefore without restrictions or penalties).
- (informal) Not in possession of weapons or contraband such as drugs.
- Devoid of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- (climbing, of a route) Ascended without falling.
- (of metal) Having relatively few impurities.
- Not using drugs or alcohol.
- Smooth, exact, and performed well.
- thorough and without qualification
- (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
- ritually clean or pure
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
- free from impurities
- (of a surface) not written or printed on
- (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
- free of drugs
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- morally pure
- free from sepsis or infection
- free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
- not carrying concealed weapons
- without difficulties or problems
- (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
- not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
adv
noun
- (in the plural, metal music) Clear vocals, contrasted with death growls and screams.
- (weightlifting) The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.
- Removal of dirt.
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
verb
- (manga fandom slang) To purge a raw of any blemishes caused by the scanning process such as brown tinting and poor color contrast.
- (slang) To beat, to thrash; to defeat.
- (intransitive) To make things clean in general.
- (transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
- (transitive, computing) To remove unnecessary files, etc. from (a directory, etc.).
- (intransitive, curling) To brush the ice lightly in front of a moving rock to remove any debris and ensure a correct line; less vigorous than a sweep.
- (transitive, climbing) To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed.
- (video games) Synonym of clean up.
- (transitive) To remove guts and/or scales of a butchered animal.
- (transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
- remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
- clean and tidy up the house
- clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
- make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- be cleanable
- remove shells or husks from
- remove while making clean
- remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
- remove unwanted substances from
- deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
adj
noun
- (astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
- (in similes) One who shows great pluck, endurance, strength, etc.
- A student (especially an athlete) of the University of Southern California.
- A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
- (astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
- (computing) Ellipsis of Trojan horse.
- a native of ancient Troy