Meaning & use

cyber

adjective·Academic

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Relating to computers, information technology, and virtual reality.

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The company invested heavily in cyber defense to prevent hacking.

Cyber threats have become a major concern for governments worldwide.

A note on using this word

Originally a combining form from 'cybernetics'; now used both as a standalone adjective and as a prefix in words like 'cybersecurity' and 'cyberspace.'

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