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Meaning of Scunthorpe problem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The unintentional blocking of harmless online content, such as emails, searches or accounts, by profanity filters or spam detectors, due to a substring resembling an obscene word.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

scup scuppaug Scupper scupper hole scupper hose scupper nail

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