Word
interceptor
Phoneticsin·ter·cep·tor, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪnɝˈsɛptɝ/
UK/ˌɪntəsˈɛptɐ/
Definition
n. a device or person that stops something from reaching its destination. In computing, it is a program that watches over other programs to catch errors or control data.
n. a device, program, or person designed to intercept and potentially block or modify data or objects in transit. In a technical context, it refers to a software component that monitors and controls the flow of information between different parts of a system.
Examples
“The firewall acts as a network interceptor to block harmful traffic.”
“The software interceptor logs every request made by the application to help developers identify performance bottlenecks.”
“In distributed systems, a message interceptor allows for the injection of cross-cutting concerns such as logging or security checks without modifying the core business logic of the application.”
Examples
simple
“The firewall acts as a network interceptor to block harmful traffic.”
contextual
“The software interceptor logs every request made by the application to help developers identify performance bottlenecks.”
complex
“In distributed systems, a message interceptor allows for the injection of cross-cutting concerns such as logging or security checks without modifying the core business logic of the application.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “interceptor” in context.
Real-World Examples
“For years, Ukraine has relied on US supplies of Patriot interceptor missiles to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.” “But this good news for Ukrainians was overshadowed by intensified Russian missile strikes against their cities, which remain increasingly defenceless after the exhaustion of Patriot interceptors.” Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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