Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrambler

noun

/ˈskræm.blər/

Definition

A device or software used to encode or rearrange signals or data in a way that makes it unintelligible to unauthorized users.

Examples

The scrambler ensured that the phone conversations were secure from eavesdroppers.
Many modern satellite television systems use a scrambler to protect their broadcasts.
The hacker was able to bypass the scrambler, gaining access to sensitive information.

Meaning

A scrambler can be utilized in telecommunications to obscure information during transmission, ensuring that only those with the correct decoding mechanism can understand the content.