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tunneling

/ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does tunneling mean?

noun, verb

The act of digging or making a tunnel, or the process of using a computer to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network. In computing, it is also known as a network attack.

Example

"The construction company used tunneling to build the subway system."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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