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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; ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk; krɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ /
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.
Notes
Derived Forms
- cryptographic, adjective
- ˌٴˈ, adverb
- ˈٴDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ٴDz·· ·ٴDz·· noun
- ·ٴ·· [krip-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], ·ٴ··· ·ٴDz·· adjective
- ·ٴ····ly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cryptography1
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Example Sentences
"The whole system is massively encrypted and secured using the government's own highest standards of cryptography," she said.
That prime numbers form the foundation of contemporary cryptography is something you can watch YouTube videos about, though it feels like some big revelation here.
The course discussed what it takes to build a quantum computer, its current fragilities - and the challenges quantum computing poses to current systems, such as cryptography.
According to Bitzenbauer, this approach opens the door to modern quantum technologies, be it quantum cryptography or quantum computing.
Since then, hBN has gained widespread attention and application across various quantum fields and technologies, including sensors, imaging, cryptography, and computing, thanks to its layered structure and ease of manipulation.
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