encryption
noun/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,126 most common English word
Meaning
the process of converting information into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.
Example sentence
The company uses strong encryption to protect customer data from hackers.
Synonyms & related words
- encoding
- scrambling
- coding
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