👉 Cheating, in the context of academic or professional settings, refers to the act of gaining an unfair advantage by using unauthorized means, such as copying answers from someone else's work, using stolen materials, or employing shortcuts that violate rules or ethical standards. This can include plagiarism, where someone presents another person's work as their own, or collusion, where students or colleagues help each other answer questions or complete assignments without proper effort. Cheating undermines the integrity of the learning process and can have serious consequences, including failing grades, loss of credibility, and damage to one's reputation.
