C1 adjective Neutral

antivirus

/ˌæntiˈvaɪrəs/

Relating to software or protocols designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer system. It describes defensive measures taken to protect digital environments from infections like viruses, worms, and Trojans.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to renew my antivirus subscription before it expires next week.

I must pay for my computer protection service again before the current period ends.

2

The organization implemented a robust antivirus policy to safeguard sensitive client data.

The company established strong security rules to protect private customer information.

3

Don't open that email attachment without running your antivirus first.

Check that file with your security software before you open it.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antivirus
Verb
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Adverbio
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Adjetivo
antivirus
Relacionado
virus
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Anti' (against) + 'Virus' (digital sickness). It is the digital vaccine and medicine for your computer hardware.

Quiz rápido

The system was compromised because the ____ definitions had not been updated for several months.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antivirus

Ejemplos

1

I need to renew my antivirus subscription before it expires next week.

everyday

I must pay for my computer protection service again before the current period ends.

2

The organization implemented a robust antivirus policy to safeguard sensitive client data.

formal

The company established strong security rules to protect private customer information.

3

Don't open that email attachment without running your antivirus first.

informal

Check that file with your security software before you open it.

4

Heuristic-based antivirus systems offer superior protection against zero-day exploits compared to signature-based models.

academic

Logic-based security tools protect better against new threats than tools that only look for known patterns.

5

The IT department reported that the antivirus software successfully neutralized the incoming threat.

business

The technical team said the security program stopped the digital attack.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antivirus
Verb
null
Adverbio
null
Adjetivo
antivirus
Relacionado
virus

Colocaciones comunes

antivirus software a program that protects computers from viruses
antivirus protection the state of being defended by security software
antivirus scan the process of searching for malicious files
antivirus definitions the database updates used to recognize new viruses
antivirus solution a comprehensive security package for a system

Frases Comunes

run an antivirus scan

to initiate a search for malware on a device

update antivirus signatures

to download the latest threat detection data

antivirus shield

the real-time protection component of a security program

Se confunde a menudo con

antivirus vs firewall

A firewall filters network traffic to block unauthorized access, while antivirus software scans and removes malicious files already on the system.

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Notas de uso

While 'antivirus' is technically an adjective, it is very commonly used as a noun in casual conversation to refer to the software itself. At the C1 level, distinguish between signature-based and heuristic-based antivirus methods.

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Errores comunes

Learners often treat 'antivirus' as a countable noun without an article; it is better to say 'an antivirus program' or 'antivirus software'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Anti' (against) + 'Virus' (digital sickness). It is the digital vaccine and medicine for your computer hardware.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'anti-' (against) and the Latin 'virus' (poison), adapted into computing in the late 1980s as computer viruses became a known threat.

Patrones gramaticales

Usually functions as an attributive adjective modifying nouns like 'software', 'program', or 'protection'. Can be used as a mass noun when referring to the technology category.
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Contexto cultural

In modern digital culture, having an 'antivirus' is considered a basic necessity of 'digital hygiene' for both individuals and corporations.

Quiz rápido

The system was compromised because the ____ definitions had not been updated for several months.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antivirus

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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