cybercrime
noun C2
Plain meaning
crime committed using computers or the internet
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss crime committed using computers or the internet in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed cybercrime during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that cybercrime unit can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
cybercrime unitprevent cybercrimecybercrime investigation
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “cybercrime unit”.