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
He was based at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he was assigned to the 102nd Intelligence Wing as a cyber transport systems journeyman. Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 The cyber crimes unit was investigating, police said. Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024 Teixeira, who was part of the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts, worked as a cyber transport systems specialist. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 The Office of Georgia's Secretary of State repelled a cyber attack earlier this month that appeared to be an attempt to shut down the website voters use to request absentee ballots ahead of the election. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cyber 

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 24 Nov. 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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