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scraped

/skreɪpt/ verb · British & US
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What does scraped mean?

verb

Past tense of 'scrape', to remove or strip off the surface of something, often by rubbing or scraping. To gather or collect information from the internet, especially by using automated software.

Example

"The company was fined for scraping customer data without permission."

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

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