Phrase guide

logic bomb

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • The disgruntled programmer's logic bomb would wipe files from the network if he had not logged in within the past six weeks.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: slag code

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: malevolent program

History

Etymology

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