cryptanalyse

crypt·an·a·lyze

[krip-tan-l-ahyz]
verb (used with object), crypt·an·a·lyzed, crypt·an·a·lyz·ing.
to study (a cryptogram) for the purpose of discovering the clear meaning; break (a code, cipher, etc.).
Also, especially British, crypt·an·a·lyse.


Origin:
see cryptanalysis, analyze

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