encryption

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Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /ɪŋˈkrɪpʃ(ə)n/ or /ɛŋˈkrɪpʃ(ə)n/
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Noun[change]

Singular
encryption

Plural
encryptions

  1. A way to make a message look like a lot of random letters by translating a message with an encryption key.
    In many wars, soldiers often use encryption to make sure their messages aren't read by their enemies.

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