Chiffre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cipher noun A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.
Senses
Chiffre is used for these senses in English:
- cipher Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.
- shibboleth A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
cipher — full definition
- noun A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.
- noun A person or thing regarded as having no real importance or influence.
- verb To convert a message into a secret code.