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hack

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﹒To cut or chop something with rough or heavy blows.

﹒To gain unauthorized access to data in a computer or network.

﹒A clever solution or shortcut to a common problem.

Examples

﹒The security expert was hired to hack into the system to test its vulnerabilities.

﹒It is a clever hack to use a binder clip as a makeshift cable organizer.

﹒The journalist managed to hack out a rough draft of the article before the deadline.

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