cryptography

[ krip-tog-ruh-fee ]

/ krɪpˈtɒg rə fi /

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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.

anything written in a secret code, cipher, or the like.

Origin of cryptography

First recorded in 1635–45; crypto- + -graphy

OTHER WORDS FROM cryptography

cryp·tog·ra·pher, cryp·tog·ra·phist, nouncryp·to·graph·ic

[krip-tuh-graf-ik], /ˌkrɪp təˈgræf ɪk/, cryp·to·graph·i·cal, cryp·tog·ra·phal, adjectivecryp·to·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby cryptography

cryptogam, cryptogenic, cryptogenic septicemia, cryptogram, cryptograph, cryptography, crypto-Jew, cryptolith, cryptology, cryptomenorrhea, cryptomeria

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Example sentences from the Web for cryptography

Cryptography is the art of coding and decoding information between parties.
A New Trove of NSA Documents Reveal What Spies Read for Fun|Eli Lake|March 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They are much more difficult to decipher than was the cryptography left by the pirate Kidd.
The Jenolan Caves|Samuel Cook
In cryptography it's a number, or letter, thrown in for the sake of appearance, or to confuse.
The Caves of Fear|John Blaine
Cryptography, krip-tog′ra-fi, n. the art of secret writing: the character or cipher so used.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)|Various

If they retained the name of some god or hero of mythology, the only way they dared to write it was by cryptography.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism|Franz Cumont
He is the author of a work on cryptography, I believe, though I am ashamed to say I haven't yet read it.
The Shadow of the Czar|John R. Carling

British Dictionary definitions for cryptography

cryptography

cryptology (krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪ)

/ (krɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ) /

noun

the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis

Derived forms of cryptography

cryptographer, cryptographist or cryptologist, nouncryptographic (ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or cryptographical, adjectivecryptographically, adverb

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Cultural definitions for cryptography

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 for cryptography

Historically used in warfare, cryptography is now used routinely in computer networks. This often pits the desire of individuals and businesses to keep Internet information private against the need of government to investigate crime and terrorism.

单词	cryptography
释义	cryptography [ krip-tog-ruh-fee ] / krɪpˈtɒg rə fi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cryptography ON THESAURUS.COM 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. anything written in a secret code, cipher, or the like. Origin of cryptography First recorded in 1635–45; crypto- + -graphy OTHER WORDS FROM cryptography cryp·tog·ra·pher, cryp·tog·ra·phist, nouncryp·to·graph·ic [krip-tuh-graf-ik], /ˌkrɪp təˈgræf ɪk/, cryp·to·graph·i·cal, cryp·tog·ra·phal, adjectivecryp·to·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby cryptography cryptogam, cryptogenic, cryptogenic septicemia, cryptogram, cryptograph, cryptography, crypto-Jew, cryptolith, cryptology, cryptomenorrhea, cryptomeria Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cryptography Cryptography is the art of coding and decoding information between parties. A New Trove of NSA Documents Reveal What Spies Read for Fun\|Eli Lake\|March 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST They are much more difficult to decipher than was the cryptography left by the pirate Kidd. The Jenolan Caves\|Samuel Cook In cryptography it's a number, or letter, thrown in for the sake of appearance, or to confuse. The Caves of Fear\|John Blaine Cryptography, krip-tog′ra-fi, n. the art of secret writing: the character or cipher so used. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)\|Various If they retained the name of some god or hero of mythology, the only way they dared to write it was by cryptography. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism\|Franz Cumont He is the author of a work on cryptography, I believe, though I am ashamed to say I haven't yet read it. The Shadow of the Czar\|John R. Carling British Dictionary definitions for cryptography cryptography cryptology (krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪ) / (krɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ) / noun the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis Derived forms of cryptography cryptographer, cryptographist or cryptologist, nouncryptographic (ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or cryptographical, adjectivecryptographically, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cryptography cryptanalysis Cultural definitions for cryptography 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 for cryptography Historically used in warfare, cryptography is now used routinely in computer networks. This often pits the desire of individuals and businesses to keep Internet information private against the need of government to investigate crime and terrorism. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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cryptography

noun

Origin of cryptography

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cryptology (krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪ)

noun

Derived forms of cryptography

Words related to cryptography

Cultural definitions for cryptography

notes for cryptography