rootkit

root·kit

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [root-kit, roo t‐]
- /ˈrutˌkɪt, ˈrʊt‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [root-kit, roo t‐]
- /ˈrutˌkɪt, ˈrʊt‐/

Definitions of rootkit word

noun rootkit malicious software that allows an unauthorized user to maintain access to a computer by concealing programs and processes, files, or data from the operating system. 1
noun rootkit a set of programs used to gain unauthorized access to a computer's operating system, esp in order to destroy or alter files, attack other computers, etc 0

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Parts of speech for Rootkit

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rootkit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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