cryptography

Phonetic: /krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi/

Part of Speech: noun

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In its broadest sense, cryptography is the art of 'hidden writing' – using some sort of code to encrypt writing. In modern times, it often refers to the application of this concept within computing, communication, and data transfer through computers and computer networks.

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The science of using mathematical theories and computation in order to encrypt and decrypt information.

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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