encrypt
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en·cryp·tion, en·cryp·ta·tion, noun
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encrypt (ɪnˈkrɪpt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to put (a message) into code |
| 2. | to put (computer data) into a coded form |
| 3. | to distort (a television or other signal) so that it cannot be understood without the appropriate decryption equipment |
| [C20: from | |
| en'crypted | |
| —adj | |
| en'cryption | |
| —n | |
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Encrypt
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is peculate. Does it mean:
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
encrypt
1975 in computer sense, from en- + crypt (see crypto-). Related: Encrypted; encrypting.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| encrypt (ěn-krĭpt) Pronunciation Key
To alter information using a code or mathematical algorithm so as to be unintelligible to unauthorized readers. |
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Example sentences
So cryptographers can use it to send a secure key called a one time pad that can then be used to encrypt a message.
Critics say that it did not protect its servers sufficiently and used algorithms to encrypt data that can be easily cracked.
If you want to send your information via e-mail, you should encrypt the message.
When using symmetric keys, all communicating parties use only one key to both encrypt and decrypt a message.
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