encryption
IPA: ɛnkrˈɪpʃʌn
noun
- (cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.
- (cryptography) A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.
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Examples of "encryption" in Sentences
- It seems to defeat the purpose of encryption.
- The changes to Encryption were counterproductive.
- The encryption is based on the particular system.
- Another concern is the effect of compression and encryption.
- The pointer to the encryption code will be stored in the MBR.
- Cryptograhy is the practice and study of encryption and decryption.
- A secure electronic mark will be used in the encryption of the code.
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