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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

  1. noun A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.
  2. noun A person or thing regarded as having no real importance or influence.
  3. verb To convert a message into a secret code.

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