tamper

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Tamper' means making changes or meddling with something, often without permission and potentially causing harm. In terms of machinery, it’s like tweaking a device without fully understanding its functionality.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology and cybersecurity, 'tamper' refers to unauthorized alterations or interference with systems or data. A cybersecurity expert might warn, 'Tampering with software code can lead to severe security breaches and system failures.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We need to stress to the team the importance of maintaining the integrity of the approved design.

Response:

Yes, the last thing we need is someone tampering with the agreed upon designs. It would cause unnecessary confusion.

Tech

Scenario:

There have been repeated unauthorized changes to the software’s parameters, we need to tighten our security.

Response:

Absolutely, we cannot afford to let anyone tamper with the software parameters. Let’s double down on our cybersecurity measures.