Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

code-breaker

noun

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkər/

Definition

A person or device that deciphers coded messages.

Examples

The intelligence agency employed a skilled code-breaker to decipher encrypted communications from foreign sources.
During World War II, many code-breakers worked tirelessly to intercept and decode enemy messages.

Meaning

Code-breakers are individuals or tools that interpret and solve secret or encrypted communications, often used in contexts such as espionage or security.