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encryption

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

encryption means: Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.

noun

SECRET CODEB2

Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.

  • The app uses encryption.
  • Strong encryption protects your private messages.
  • Without the key, they could not remove the encryption.

Similar words: encoding

Common phrases: data encryption, encryption key

Questions about encryption

What does encryption mean?

Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.

What is encryption in other languages?

Türkçe: şifreleme · Español: cifrado · Français: chiffrement · Deutsch: Verschlüsselung · Italiano: cifratura · 日本語: 暗号化

How do you pronounce encryption?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/.

How do you use encryption in a sentence?

The app uses encryption. Strong encryption protects your private messages.

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