noun
decryption
dih-KRIHP-shuhn
Decryption (noun) means the process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form. Example: “The software handles decryption automatically once you enter the password.”
noun
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The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form.
"The software handles decryption automatically once you enter the password."
How to use decryption
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe reverse of encryption — unlocking scrambled data back into its normal form.
Common pairings
decryption key
encryption and decryption
decryption process
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Etymology
A verbal noun built from decrypt, ultimately from Ancient Greek kryptós ("hidden").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decryption” mean?
The word “decryption” means the process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form. In plain terms, the reverse of encryption — unlocking scrambled data back into its normal form.
How do you pronounce “decryption”?
“Decryption” is pronounced dih-KRIHP-shuhn (/dɪˈkɹɪpʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “decryption” in a sentence?
Here is “decryption” used in a sentence: “The software handles decryption automatically once you enter the password.”
What part of speech is “decryption”?
“Decryption” is a noun.
Where does the word “decryption” come from?
The word “decryption” comes from Ancient Greek. A verbal noun built from decrypt, ultimately from Ancient Greek kryptós ("hidden").
