How Do You Spell TAMPERING?

Pronunciation: [tˈampəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Tampering is a verb that means to interfere with something in a harmful or dishonest way. The spelling of tampering follows the rules of English phonetics. T is pronounced as /t/, A as /æ/, M as /m/, P as /p/, E as /ɛ/, R as /r/, I as /ɪ/, N as /n/ and G as /ɡ/. Therefore, tampering is pronounced as /ˈtæmpərɪŋ/. Proper spelling is important in written communication to ensure that the intended message is conveyed accurately.

TAMPERING Meaning and Definition

  1. Tampering refers to the act of intentionally altering, modifying, interfering with, or adjusting something in an unauthorized or improper way. It involves illicitly tampering with objects, systems, or processes in order to gain an unfair advantage, deceive, or undermine their intended purpose or functionality. Tampering can occur in various domains, including technology, sports, research, legal proceedings, and product manufacturing.

    In the context of technology, tampering refers to the unauthorized modification or manipulation of computer systems, software, or electronic data. This can include activities such as hacking, cracking, or modifying software code, unauthorized access to networks or databases, altering data, or disrupting the normal operation of a computer system.

    In sports, tampering refers to actions that violate rules or regulations aimed at ensuring fairness and honesty, such as doping or match-fixing. It involves attempts to deliberately change the outcome of a sporting event by using prohibited substances or influencing its result, often to gain an unfair advantage or monetary benefit.

    In manufacturing, tampering can involve altering or tampering with products, such as intentionally modifying their composition, packaging, or labeling to deceive consumers or compromise safety standards.

    Overall, tampering is an act of deliberate interference or manipulation, often with the intention of deceiving, gaining an unfair advantage, or undermining the integrity of a system, process, or object. It is generally regarded as unethical, illegal, or against established rules and regulations.

  2. • Trifling.
    • The act of meddling with or practising secretly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TAMPERING

The word "tampering" originated from the Middle English term "tamperen". It is believed to have come from the Old French word "temprer" meaning "to mix in proportion, temper". The French term was derived from the Latin word "temperare", which meant "to mix, combine, regulate". Ultimately, the Latin root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "*temH-" meaning "to stretch, extend". Over time, the meaning of "tampering" evolved to refer to meddling or interfering with something or to make unauthorized changes.

Similar spelling words for TAMPERING

Plural form of TAMPERING is TAMPERINGS

Conjugate verb Tampering

CONDITIONAL

I would tamper
we would tamper
you would tamper
he/she/it would tamper
they would tamper

FUTURE

I will tamper
we will tamper
you will tamper
he/she/it will tamper
they will tamper

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tampered
we will have tampered
you will have tampered
he/she/it will have tampered
they will have tampered

PAST

I tampered
we tampered
you tampered
he/she/it tampered
they tampered

PAST PERFECT

I had tampered
we had tampered
you had tampered
he/she/it had tampered
they had tampered

PRESENT

I tamper
we tamper
you tamper
he/she/it tampers
they tamper

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tampered
we have tampered
you have tampered
he/she/it has tampered
they have tampered
I am tampering
we are tampering
you are tampering
he/she/it is tampering
they are tampering
I was tampering
we were tampering
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he/she/it was tampering
they were tampering
I will be tampering
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he/she/it will be tampering
they will be tampering
I have been tampering
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they have been tampering
I had been tampering
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he/she/it had been tampering
they had been tampering
I will have been tampering
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they will have been tampering
I would have tampered
we would have tampered
you would have tampered
he/she/it would have tampered
they would have tampered
I would be tampering
we would be tampering
you would be tampering
he/she/it would be tampering
they would be tampering
I would have been tampering
we would have been tampering
you would have been tampering
he/she/it would have been tampering
they would have been tampering

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