cryptography
noun/krɪpˈtɑɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #14,173 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of securing information by transforming it into an unreadable format using mathematical techniques.
Example sentence
Experts rely on cryptography to keep sensitive data safe during online transactions.
Synonyms & related words
- encryption
- coding
- ciphering
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