Glossary Entry: Hack

The word "hack" has multiple possible meanings, some of which overlap. It could mean:

• A quick and low quality solution to a problem (ie, a hack job)
• A person who isn't capable of doing quality work
• A way to trick computers into doing something they are normally not supposed to do - especially if the trick convinces them to do something they are expressly designed to avoid doing

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