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anti-virus

/ˌæntiˈvaɪrəs/ /ˌæntaɪˈvaɪrəs/

Meanings
noun
A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

Examples :

"I run an anti-virus on my computer every week to protect it from harmful programs. "
computing technology internet virus device utility

Related Words

Illustration harmful

harmful adjective

/ˈhɑːmfl̩/ /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/

Of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

"Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

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neutralize verb

/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz/

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

"The antidote neutralised the toxin."

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programs noun

/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæms/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæms/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

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computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

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software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

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protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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based verb

/beɪst/

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

"The teacher's lesson was based on the students' prior knowledge of fractions. "

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piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

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viruses noun

/ˈvaɪɹəsɪz/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

""Washing your hands often can help prevent the spread of viruses, which can make you sick." "

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virus noun

/ˈvaɪɹəs/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

"The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to miss class. "

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detect verb

/dɪˈtɛkt/

To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

"The detective carefully examined the fingerprints to detect the thief. "

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delete noun

/diˈliːt/

A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.

"The delete key on my laptop was stuck, so I couldn't erase the email. "