Word of the Day – October 3, 2026
penetration
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Definitions
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| Noun | The successful act of bypassing the security mechanisms of a system or application. (used 21 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | Unauthorized act of bypassing the security mechanisms of a system. (used 3 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | An opening, such as one created by the use of a cast-in-place sleeve, in a wall or floor assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating, for the purpose of accommodating the passage of a mechanical, electrical or structural penetrant. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
Other Forms
| Type | Other Form |
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| Plural | penetrations |
| Plural Possessive | penetrations' |
| Possessive | penetration's |
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