cybersquatting

cy·ber·squat·ting

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-ber-skwot-ing]
- /ˈsaɪ bərˌskwɒt ɪŋ/
- /ˈsaɪ.bəˌskwɒt.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-ber-skwot-ing]
- /ˈsaɪ bərˌskwɒt ɪŋ/

Definitions of cybersquatting word

uncountable noun cybersquatting Cybersquatting involves buying an Internet domain name that might be wanted by another person, business, or organization with the intention of selling it to them and making a profit. 3
noun cybersquatting the practice of registering an internet domain name that is likely to be wanted by another person, business, or organization in the hope that it can be sold to them for a profit 3
noun cybersquatting the registration of a commercially valuable Internet domain name, as a trademark, with the intention of selling it or profiting from its use. 1
noun cybersquatting The practice of registering names, especially well-known company or brand names, as Internet domains, in the hope of reselling them at a profit. 1
noun cybersquatting (computing) The registration of a well-known brand or company name as an Internet domain name in the hope of selling it at a later date. 0

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Parts of speech for Cybersquatting

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exclamation

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cybersquatting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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