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cyber

cyber

68 4.3
Relating to computers and the internet
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaɪbər/
translation icon : cibernético
  • And from the title you can see we're about to get Black Friday and Cyber Weekend ready.
  • a cyber court

That's, you know, semi cyber and then of course the robot.

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Examples

  • Without better legal rules of the road, harmful features of cyber exploitation will only grow in importance.

    Academic text (2017)
  • the criminals responsible for this cyber terrorism remained at large

  • We need to prevent this cyber attack so I can clear my name.

  • - It's now clear this cyber threat is one of the most serious national security challenges we face as a nation.

  • So what we're facing now is our life is in the cyber world and it's not protected.

  • Online learning is often referred to as fully online, virtual learning, cyber learning, or e-learning.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Fort Meade is the home of the U.S.'s cyber operations and intelligence gathering.

  • The government launched a new initiative to improve our nation's cyber security protocols.

  • With the rise of the internet, businesses must prioritize cyber safety to protect customer data.

  • Educational institutions are integrating cyber technology into their curricula to prepare students for the digital age.

Compounds

2 8.4

A person who uses computers and the internet to attack systems and cause fear for political or other beliefs

1 8.0

Using computers to damage important systems and scare people for political reasons

How Digital

cybernated
  • Specialized
1 7.4
cyber
68 4.3
digital
576 3.0
online
  • Texting
1.0
electronic
440 3.5
analog
  • Specialized
1 5.4

Surface Forms

cyber positive

Etymology

Cyber comes from the Greek word kybernetes, meaning 'steersman', and is the same root as cybernetics. Think of a steersman guiding a ship—computers now 'steer' and control information, so cyber means things about computers and the internet.