Definition of Virus
Virus
vi·rus
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(noun)
any of a large group of smaller-than-microscopic infectious agents that grow and multiply only within a living host and cause diseases;
e.g. The deadly virus spread across the world.
(noun)
a computer file or program that appears to be normal, but will discreetly make copies of itself and when running, will perform destructive processes like destroying data or stealing information;
e.g. My computer has a virus on it, and all my data has been corrupted.
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