Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cryptography
noun
/krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi/
Definition
the art of writing or solving codes.
Examples
Cryptography is essential for secure online transactions.
The government uses cryptography to protect sensitive information.
Learning cryptography can enhance your understanding of information security.
Meaning
Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for securing communication and information from adversaries by transforming it into a format that is unreadable without the necessary key or knowledge.
Synonyms
encryption
encoding
ciphering
