Use stole in a sentence. 1  a long, robelike outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome. 2  a long, decorated strip of cloth worn around the neck or over one shoulder by officiating clergy of various churches. 3  a woman's long scarf of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders.
A threat, in the context of computer security, refers to anything that has the potential to cause serious harm to a computer system. A threat is something that may or may not happen, but has the potential to cause serious damage. Threats can lead to attacks on computer systems, networks and more.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  menace, threat(noun) something that is a source of danger. 2  threat(noun) a warning that something unpleasant is imminent. 3  threat(noun) declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another.  terror, scourge, threat(noun) a person who inspires fear or dread.