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dongle

The correct spelling is dongle.

How to pronounce dongle

/ˈdɒŋɡl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/

Say it like: Don-gle

The correct spelling is dongle. Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, software copy protect devices…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
  2. 2.A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

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