cryptography

Phonetic Respelling: [ krip-tog-ruh-fee ]

Definition:

n. 1 the science or study of the techniques of secret writing especially code and cipher systems; 2 act of writing in code or cipher

Sentence:

Cryptography is an indispensable tool for protecting information.

More example sentences:

Cryptography is an indispensable tool for protecting information.

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Synonyms:

cryptology;cryptanalysis; writing in code

Antonyms:

reading plain language