adj
Uncommon
encrypted
Encrypted (adj) means Converted into a secure code that can only be read with the correct key or password. Example: “All customer data is stored in encrypted form.”
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Converted into a secure code that can only be read with the correct key or password.
"All customer data is stored in encrypted form."
How to use encrypted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScrambled into a secure code so only authorized people can read it.
Common pairings
encrypted file
end-to-end encrypted
fully encrypted
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Frequently asked questions
What does “encrypted” mean?
The word “encrypted” means converted into a secure code that can only be read with the correct key or password. In plain terms, scrambled into a secure code so only authorized people can read it.
How do you use “encrypted” in a sentence?
Here is “encrypted” used in a sentence: “All customer data is stored in encrypted form.”
What part of speech is “encrypted”?
“Encrypted” is an adjective.
Is “encrypted” a common word?
“Encrypted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
