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cryptography
Cryptography (noun) means the study and practice of methods for encoding information so it stays secret, safe from tampering, and can be checked as genuine.
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The study and practice of methods for encoding information so it stays secret, safe from tampering, and can be checked as genuine.
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Etymology
Formed from crypto- and -graphy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cryptography?
"cryptography" (noun) means the study and practice of methods for encoding information so it stays secret, safe from tampering, and can be checked as genuine.
What is another word for cryptography?
Other words for "cryptography" include steganography, cryptanalysis, cryptanalytics, cryptology, coding.
