leaked

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of letting out or making public secret or hidden information.

  - "The journalist was accused of leaking confidential documents."
  - "The whistleblower leaked information about the company's illegal practices."

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Variants

List of all variants of leaked that leads to same result
leak , leaked , leaker , leakers , leaking , leaks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'lēacan' meaning 'to let out, make known'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'leaked' was first used in the context of news reporting in the late 19th century.

2. The largest data leak in history occurred in 2013 when Edward Snowden leaked information about the National Security Agency's surveillance programs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblower: An individual who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or otherwise detrimental to the public interest.

2. Journalism: The activity or work involved in reporting, writing, and distributing news and information, usually for mass consumption.

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Culture

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Leaked information can have significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, particularly in the context of whistleblowing and journalism. For example, the leaking of the Pentagon Papers led to increased public awareness of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Nixon.

How to Memorize "leaked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a secret document being handed over to a journalist or being made public through a digital platform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leaked' with the idea of secrets being revealed and the impact that can have on individuals and organizations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lets Keep It Secret' to remember the definition of 'leaked'.

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