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cryptography
[ krip-tog-ruh-fee ]
noun
- the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like. Compare cryptanalysis ( def 2 ).
- the procedures, processes, methods, etc., of making and using secret writing, as codes or ciphers.
- Computers.
- the study or process of using algorithms to scramble or hide data, validate messages and digital signatures, etc., in order to secure digital information against unauthorized access or corruption:
Cryptography has been rapidly evolving to introduce more hacker-proof algorithms.
- an instance of this:
The application’s cryptography provides a strong element of security, but is unlikely to be proof against all cyber threats.
- anything written in a secret code, cipher, or the like.
cryptography
/ krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪ; krɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ; ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk /
noun
- the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis
cryptography
- The science of coding and decoding messages so as to keep these messages secure. Coding ( see encryption ) takes place using a key that ideally is known only by the sender and intended recipient of the message.
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Derived Forms
- crypˈtographer, noun
- ˌcryptoˈgraphically, adverb
- cryptographic, adjective
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Other Words From
- cryp·tog·ra·pher cryp·tog·ra·phist noun
- cryp·to·graph·ic [krip-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], cryp·to·graph·i·cal cryp·tog·ra·phal adjective
- cryp·to·graph·i·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cryptography1
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Example Sentences
Much of modern cryptography is based on hiding data in a way that it would take modern computers too long to crack.
Transitioning to new cryptography is a notoriously tricky and lengthy task, and one it’s easy to ignore until it’s too late.
Each transaction generates a block, and these blocks are linked to each other through cryptography.
Except now, all movements of money are tracked electronically on a computerized ledger, and your digital banknotes are secured through cryptography.
Shermak said what her firm does is “true cryptography” that goes above and beyond other more widely-used approaches to obscuring personally-identifiable data such as salting and hashing.
He began studying cryptography, code-breaking and puzzle-solving books.
Cryptography is the art of coding and decoding information between parties.
They are much more difficult to decipher than was the cryptography left by the pirate Kidd.
He held up a heavy volume called Cryptography for the Student.
In cryptography it's a number, or letter, thrown in for the sake of appearance, or to confuse.
He is the author of a work on cryptography, I believe, though I am ashamed to say I haven't yet read it.
I am not altogether ignorant of cryptography; it was Trevisa's favorite pursuit when we were at college.
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