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tamper-proofdesigned to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: designed to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmpər pruːf/

Example Sentences

  • After the infamous poisoning incident, all medication now comes in tamper-proof bottles that sound like maracas when opened.
  • The election officials ensured that all ballot boxes were tamper-proof to maintain public trust.
  • My diary has a tamper-proof lock, but my little sister still manages to read it somehow.

tamper-proof

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈtæmpər pruːf/]

designed to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration

The tamper-proof seal on the medicine bottle protects every customer from harm.
💡 Concept

The tamper-proof seal on the medicine bottle protects every customer from harm.

Tools hamper, thieves scamper, but tamper-proof stays strong!
🎵 Rhyme

Tools hamper, thieves scamper, but tamper-proof stays strong!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtæmpər pruːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtæmpə pruːf/

🌳Etymology

Roottamper
Suffix-proof

🎵Rhyme

scamperhamperdamper
scamper
hamper
damper

🔗Collocations

tamper-proof packaging
tamper-proof seal
tamper-proof container
tamper-proof security
tamper-proof mechanism

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After the infamous poisoning incident, all medication now comes in tamper-proof bottles that sound like maracas when opened.

The election officials ensured that all ballot boxes were tamper-proof to maintain public trust.

😄 Fun example

My diary has a tamper-proof lock, but my little sister still manages to read it somehow.

The company invested in tamper-proof software to protect sensitive customer data.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

secureprotectedsealedsafeguardedinviolable

Antonyms

vulnerableaccessibleexposed

Related

tamperproofsecurityauthenticationintegrity

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