şîfre — meaning in English

English meaning

• cipher noun A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.
• password noun A secret word or string of characters used to prove identity and gain access to a place, system, or account.
• watchword noun A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.

Senses

şîfre is used for these senses in English:

• cipher Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.
• watchword (military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

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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