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1. dongle
noun. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software.
Sentences with dongle
1. Noun, singular or mass
The dongle is a small piece of hardware that is only a bit larger than a memory stick.
2. Adjective
Although dongles were designed so that programs could not be illegally copied, dongle emulator software is now being produced that "tricks" your computer and the dongle drivers into believing that the dongle is present.
