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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hack, hack onverb

    fix a computer program piecemeal until it works

    "I'm not very good at hacking but I'll give it my best"

ChatGPT

  1. hack on

    "Hack on" is a term often used in the tech and programming industry, referring to working on or modifying a computer system, software, or code to solve a problem, add new features, or improve functionality. This can sometimes involve unorthodox or creative programming methods. This term can also be associated with hacking in a negative sense, such as unauthorized access or manipulation of a system or data. However, it's crucial to note that the context matters when interpreting the meaning. "Hack on" might also be used to mean continuing to put effort into or persevere with a task.

The New Hacker's Dictionary

  1. hack on

    [very common] To hack; implies that the subject is some pre-existing hunk of code that one is evolving, as opposed to something one might hack up.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hack on in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hack on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of hack on in a Sentence

  1. Avivah Litan:

    They did the best they could, it's amazing they caught( the hack) on their own.


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