encryption
/ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/
the process of converting information or data into a code
encryption in a sentence
“He spoke in metaphors, a form of social encryption.”
Origin of encryption
Greek kryptos hidden
Related Words
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relying on sheer power or repetition rather than ingenuity
sandbox
an isolated environment for testing
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the ratio of useful information to irrelevant data
bandwidth
the energy or mental capacity required to deal with a situation
latency
the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction
protocol
a set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data