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computer viri

computer viri is the plural of computer virus.

Meaning of computer virus

Noun

computer virus (plural computer viruses or (proscribed) computer viri or (rare, chiefly non-native speakers' English) computer vira)

  1. A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives by inserting its code into other executable files, often causing damage to systems and data.
    Synonyms:
    virus

Questions about computer viri

What is computer viri the plural of?
Computer viri is the plural of computer virus.

Words near computer viri in the dictionary

  1. computer system
  2. computer systems
  3. computer technician
  4. computer technicians
  5. computer vira
  6. computer viri
  7. computer virus
  8. computer viruses
  9. computer vision
  10. computer vision syndrome
  11. computer-aided design

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