encryption
ɪnˈkrɪpʃən
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Definition of encryption - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
data securityTECH.process of making data unreadable without a keyTECH.
  • Encryption is essential for protecting sensitive information.
ciphering encoding scrambling
2.
ciphertextTECH.encrypted data or messageTECH.
  • The encryption of the message was difficult to break.
ciphering encoding scrambling
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Expressions with encryption

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fixed set of steps that changes readable data into hidden data
AES is a widely used encryption algorithm for securing online transactions.
data protection method using complex ciphers difficult to break without keys
The messaging app relies on strong encryption to protect private conversations.
process of converting data into a secure code
Data encryption is essential for online banking security.
program that encodes data for security
The company uses encryption software to protect sensitive information.
method ensuring only sender and recipient read the email
End-to-end email encryption protects sensitive information from being accessed by unauthorized parties.
encryption technique securing communication between two endpoints
Many messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to secure user conversations.

Origin of encryption

Latin, in (into) + crypt (hidden)

Terms with encryption included in their meaning

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identity
electronic proof of identity using encryption
encryption
use secret symbols to convey a message
data processing
algorithm transforming data for compression or encryption
cryptography
two related cryptographic keys for encryption and decryption
cryptography
secret key used to decrypt data in asymmetric encryption
encryption authentication
encryption method using two keys for secure messages and digital signatures
cryptography
using the same key for encryption and decryption
technology
not protected by encryption, easily accessible

Examples of encryption in a sentence

  • Encryption prevents unauthorized access to data.
  • The encryption kept the data secure from hackers.
  • Without the key, the encryption was unreadable.

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  1. French:chiffrement, ...
  2. German:Verschlüsselung, Chiffrierung, ...
  3. Italian:crittografia, testo cifrato, ...
  4. Spanish:encriptación, mensaje cifrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:encriptação, cifragem, ...
  6. Chinese:加密, ...
  7. Japanese:暗号化, 暗号化データ, ...
  8. Arabic:تشفير, نصّ مُشَفَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצְפָּנָה, טֶקְסְט מֻצְפָּן, ...
  10. Russian:шифрование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шифрування, ...
  12. Hindi:एन्क्रिप्शन, साइफरटेक्स्ट, ...
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