cryptography

Pronunciation

• enPR: krĭptŏgʹrəfē, IPA ^(key): en or [kr̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡrəfiː] or /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

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Noun

Singular cryptography

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Cryptography is the field of study related to communication security. It is about making sure messages are sent securely without being read by anyone other than who is supposed to read it, and making sure the message doesn't get changed as it is sent, as well as solving other related problems.