təˈnæl noun
1.
the procedures, processes, methods, etc., used to translate or interpret secret writings, as codes and ciphers, for which the key is unknown.
2.
the science or study of such procedures. Compare cryptography ( def 1 ).
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crypt·an·a·lyt·i·cal·ly, adverb
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| the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography | |
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cryptanalysis definition
The branch of cryptography concerned with decoding encrypted messages when you're not supposed to be able to.
(1994-12-06)
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