Definition of hacker Hacker
/hæˈkɚ/ - [haker] - hack•er
We found 18 definitions of hacker from 6 different sources.
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What does hacker mean?
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NounPlural: hackers |
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| hacker - a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism | ||
| cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk | ||
| coder, computer programmer, programmer, software engineer a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs | ||
| terrorist a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities | ||
| act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear | ||
| hacker - a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; "true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers" | ||
| coder, computer programmer, programmer, software engineer a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs | ||
| hacker - someone who plays golf poorly | ||
| hacker - one who works hard at boring tasks | ||
| hack, drudge | ||
| unskilled person a person who lacks technical training | ||
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- hacker (Noun)
Something which hacks, a tool or device for hacking. - hacker (Noun)
Someone who hacks. - hacker (Noun)
Particularly, one who cuts with rough or heavy blows. - hacker (Noun)
Particularly, one who kicks wildly or roughly. - hacker (Noun)
Particularly, one who is consistent and focuses on accomplishing a task or several tasks. - hacker (Noun)
One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer. - hacker (Noun)
One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data. - hacker (Noun)
A computer security professional. - hacker (Noun)
One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis. - hacker (Noun)
One who operates a taxicab.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- hacker (n.)
One who, or that which, hacks. Specifically: A cutting instrument for making notches; esp., one used for notching pine trees in collecting turpentine; a hack.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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hacker
A person who gains unauthorized access to computers and computer networks.
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A hacker is someone who likes to do new things with computers.
One wrong meaning of the word "hacker" is "someone who tries to get into another person's computer, or tries to make computer programs or software that can hurt other people's computers". The correct meaning for this is "cracker", but many news stories use "hacker" even though it is wrong.
Some people called "hackers" have made Trojan horse programs, computer viruses, or computer worms that can hurt other people's computers.
The older meaning of the word "hacker" is "someone who knows a lot about computers, and likes to do new and different or hard-to-do things with them". This meaning of the word hacker is usually a compliment. Another meaning of "hacker" is someone who can change or program something, like how people can change or program a Furby to say something insulting or humorous, like Shut up".
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