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Definition of Hacker

1. Noun. Someone who plays golf poorly.

2. Noun. A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism.

3. Noun. 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"

4. Noun. One who works hard at boring tasks.

Definition of Hacker

1. 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.

Definition of Hacker

1. Noun. Something which hacks, a tool or device for hacking. ¹

2. Noun. Someone who hacks. ¹

3. Noun. (computing) one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer ¹

4. Noun. (computing) one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data. ¹

5. Noun. (computing) a computer security professional ¹

6. Noun. (American English) one who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis. ¹

7. Noun. (American English) one who operates a taxicab ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hacker

1. one that hacks [n -S] - See also: hacks

Medical Definition of Hacker

1. One who, or that which, hacks. Specifically: A cutting instrument for making notches; especially, one used for notching pine trees in collecting turpentine; a hack. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hacker

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hackbuts hacked hacked it hackee hackees hacker (current term) hackerdom hackeries hackerish hackerproof

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