Anticheat

//ˌæn(ˌ)taɪˈt͡ʃiːt// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A piece of software that detects and prevents cheating.

    "In our efforts to research, reproduce, and develop code to detect the cheats that are being used during multiplayer gaming, we are actively seeking the help of quality organizations that are willing to further the cause of the Anti-Cheat movement."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Preventing or opposing cheating. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"In our efforts to research, reproduce, and develop code to detect the cheats that are being used during multiplayer gaming, we are actively seeking the help of quality organizations that are willing to further the cause of the Anti-Cheat movement."

Etymology

From anti- + cheat.

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