Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

encrypt

verb

/ɪnˈkrɪpt/

Definition

To convert information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

Examples

The company decided to encrypt all sensitive information to protect it from hackers.
Before sending the message, make sure to encrypt it to maintain confidentiality.

Meaning

Encryption is a process that transforms readable data into an encoded version that can only be deciphered by someone who has the right key or password.