PHARMING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Pharming

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1990s: pharming (sense 1) punningly after farming; pharming (sense 2) patterned on phishing

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɑːmɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals.

Short Definition:

process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals

Definition:

the fraudulent practice of directing internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.

Short Definition:

fraudulent practice of directing internet users

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