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Vocabulary Entry
sniffer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device or tool used to detect or analyze substances, often used in computing or scientific contexts.
Example Sentences
"The sniffer detected unusual traffic on the network."
"We used a sniffer to analyze the chemical composition of the air."
"The security team deployed a packet sniffer to monitor data packets."
V
verb
To use a device to sample or detect information, especially in contexts like computing or diagnostics.
Example Sentences
"The technician sniffed the network to identify problems."
"I need to sniff the packet data to find the error."
"They will sniff the air quality to ensure safety standards are met."