cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network
cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

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Adjective
Now, thousands of dealerships across the United States and Canada are entering a third day in a near deadlock after two consecutive cyber incidents at CDK Global led to a shut down of its systems. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 21 June 2024 As a result, the cyber attack seems to have forced many auto dealerships to halt crucial operations. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 June 2024 The day quantum comes, there will be a quantum leap in cyber threats. Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 12 June 2024 From terrorism and cyber threats to military operations and geopolitical tensions, stay informed on national security issues with the Washington Examiner. Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cyber 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyber was in 1992

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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective
cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic

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