fuzzing
ˈfʌzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of fuzzing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.process of testing software with random or invalid dataTECH.
  • Fuzzing helps developers find security flaws in their programs.

Adjective

1.
textureRarehaving a fluffy or frizzy textureRare
  • The fuzzing blanket was incredibly soft and warm.
fluffy frizzy
2.
technologyTECH.related to fuzz testing in computingTECH.
  • The fuzzing approach improved the software's security.
analyzing debugging testing
3.
visualRarehaving a blurred or indistinct appearanceRare
  • The photo had a fuzzing quality to it.
blurry indistinct
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Origin of fuzzing

English, fuzz (to make fuzzy)

Examples of fuzzing in a sentence

  • Weeks of fuzzing finally triggered a crash in the image parser.
  • Her fuzzing hair was hard to manage.
  • The fuzzing edges of the fabric needed trimming.
  • The fuzzing tools detected several vulnerabilities.
  • Developers rely on fuzzing techniques for robust testing.
  • The fuzzing edges of the painting intrigued the art critics.

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  1. French:fuzzing, duveteux, ...
  2. German:Fuzzing, flauschig, ...
  3. Italian:test, lanuginoso, ...
  4. Spanish:fuzzing, esponjoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:fuzzing, fofo, ...
  6. Chinese:模糊测试, 毛茸茸的, ...
  7. Japanese:ファジング, ふわふわした, ...
  8. Arabic:الِاخْتِبار بِبَياناتٍ عَشْوائِيَّة, مَنْفوش, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַאזִינְג, פַּרְוָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:фаззинг, пушистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фаззинг, пухнастий, ...
  12. Hindi:फ़ज़िंग, फुलाना, ...
fuzz
fʌz

Definition of fuzz - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
imageblurred or unclear image
  • The photo had too much fuzz to see clearly.
blur haze obscurity
2.
musicTECH.distorted sound in music, especially in electric guitarsTECH.
  • He used a pedal to add fuzz to the guitar solo..
distortion overdrive

Verb

1.
blurring effecttr.make something appear blurred or less distincttr.
  • The camera lens will fuzz the background..
blur cloud obscure
2.
blurintr.become unclear or indistinctintr.
  • The image began to fuzz as the camera moved.
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Images of fuzz

  • fuzz: soft, fluffy fibers or particles
    soft, fluffy fibers or particles

Expressions with fuzz

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very fine, soft hair on skin
Teenagers often have peach fuzz on their upper lips.
effects pedal creating distorted sound for instruments
He used a fuzz box to enhance his guitar solo.

Origin of fuzz

English, fuzz (soft fibers)

Examples of fuzz in a sentence

  • She couldn't make out the details due to the fuzz.
  • The band's signature sound includes heavy fuzz.
  • Vintage amps can produce a warm fuzz.
  • The fuzz arrived just in time to catch the thief.
  • We saw the fuzz patrolling the neighborhood.
  • She picked the fuzz off her coat.

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  1. French:flou, flouter, ...
  2. German:Unschärfe, verwischen, ...
  3. Italian:sfocatura, annebbiare, ...
  4. Spanish:ruido, desenfocar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ruído, desfocar, ...
  6. Chinese:模糊影像, 模糊, ...
  7. Japanese:ぼやけ, ぼかす, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَبَابِيَّة, غَبَّشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲרָפוּל, לְטַשְׁטֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:размытость, размывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розмитість, розмити, ...
  12. Hindi:धुंध, धुंधला करना, ...
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