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Hacker
01
someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone
Examples
The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database and stole sensitive information.
Law enforcement agencies are working to identify the hacker responsible for the recent cyberattack.
02
an unskilled or careless golfer who hits erratically or without control
Examples
He 's a weekend hacker who loses half his balls on the course.
The tournament was n't for professionals but for casual hackers.
03
a person who performs monotonous work with persistence but little creativity
Examples
He spent years as a hacker in the accounting department.
The novelist dismissed himself as a literary hacker.
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