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tampering
[ tam-per-ing ]
noun
- the act or process of changing, damaging, or interfering with something, especially with intent to falsify, cheat, or defraud:
Data transmitted over an SSL connection cannot be forged without the two parties becoming immediately aware of the tampering.
In a clear case of tampering, players were caught using sandpaper to alter the ball.
- the act or process of dealing secretively, improperly, or underhandedly with someone:
I had a duty to report the witness tampering to the judge.
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of tampering1
Example Sentences
In the operation, an international gang operating in Romania and Mexico allegedly stole the credit card information of tourists by tampering with ATMs.
It remains unclear why Michael Torres, who was serving 133 years to life for attempted murder, conspiracy, weapons offenses and witness tampering, was stabbed to death by two inmates at California State Prison, Sacramento.
While customs officials have rigorous standards to prevent tampering with security seals before inspection, authorities acknowledged that the scheme exposed a serious vulnerability at the nation’s busiest port complex.
The infamous labor leader went to federal prison in 1967 for jury tampering, fraud and conspiracy.
A few years ago, Matthew Schrag, a neurologist at Vanderbilt University, discovered possible image tampering in papers that supported the hypothesis, including in an influential 2006 Nature study that was eventually retracted.
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