spam

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Spam' refers to unsolicited or undesired electronic messages or contents. For instance, junk emails you don't want in your inbox is called 'spam'.

Examples in Different Contexts

Anti-spam software helps detect and filter out spam emails. An IT expert might suggest, 'Let's implement a robust anti-spam solution to reduce the influx of junk emails.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Given the recent increase in phishing attempts, it’s important that our team review and identify potential threats for our users. Let's discuss the protective measures we should take.

Response:

Yes, we need to ramp up our spam filters to protect our users from potential phishing scams. Let's establish guidelines for our users to recognize such threats.

Public-Policy

Scenario:

There have been substantial complaints about the amount of unsolicited political texts citizens are receiving. Could stricter regulations help address this issue?

Response:

I agree. We should propose legislation to prevent political groups from spamming citizens. We need to uphold our citizens' privacy and peace of mind.