computer virus

/kəmˌpjudər ˌˈvaɪrəs/
/kəmˈpjutə ˈvaɪərəs/
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Other forms: computer viruses

Definitions of computer virus
  1. noun
    a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer
    synonyms: virus
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    type of:
    malevolent program, malware
    a computer program designed to have undesirable or harmful effects
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