TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

supercharging

SOO-per-char-jing

Definition

To enhance, boost, or augment the power, capacity, or performance of a system or process significantly.

Etymology

Derived from 'super-' (meaning above or beyond) and 'charge' (from the Old French 'chargier', meaning to load). The term originally referred to increasing the air pressure delivered to an internal combustion engine to boost power.

In the news

The article describes the Symantec CBX platform as 'supercharging' the entire security stack by integrating Google's Gemini models, highlighting a major increase in the system's capabilities.

No Apologies for Symantec CBX

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