🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

명확하게

Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeonghwakage

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
In-the-Clear/ˈɪn ðə klɪr/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"데이터가 명확하게 전송되어 공격에 취약해졌습니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Referring to information or communication that is transmitted without encryption or concealment.

    "The data was sent in-the-clear, making it vulnerable to interception."
  2. 2

    Describing a situation where something is open and unobstructed.

    "The path was in-the-clear, allowing for easy passage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'in-the-clear' originates from the early 20th century, combining the preposition 'in' with the adjective 'clear', which has roots in Old English 'cleare' meaning 'bright' or 'free from obstruction'. Over time, it evolved to denote something that is unencrypted or not concealed, particularly in contexts of communication and data transmission.

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