Ciphered: meaning, definitions and examples
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ciphered
[ ˈsaɪfərd ]
code language
Ciphered refers to the act of converting information into a coded format to keep it secret from unauthorized access. This process often involves using algorithms to scramble the original data into a form that is unreadable without a specific key or decryption method. Ciphered messages are commonly used in various fields like cryptography, data security, and communications to protect sensitive information. Essentially, the term emphasizes the transformation of clear text into a concealed format.
Synonyms
coded, encrypted, obfuscated, scrambled.
Examples of usage
- The message was ciphered to ensure privacy.
- She ciphered the report before sending it.
- The expert ciphered the vital data for security.
Translations
Translations of the word "ciphered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cifrado
🇮🇳 साइफर्ड
🇩🇪 verschlüsselt
🇮🇩 tercipher
🇺🇦 зашифрований
🇵🇱 szyfrowany
🇯🇵 暗号化された
🇫🇷 chiffré
🇪🇸 cifrado
🇹🇷 şifrelenmiş
🇰🇷 암호화된
🇸🇦 مشفر
🇨🇿 zašifrovaný
🇸🇰 zašifrovaný
🇨🇳 加密的
🇸🇮 šifriran
🇮🇸 kóðað
🇰🇿 шифрланған
🇬🇪 შიფრირებული
🇦🇿 şifrələnmiş
🇲🇽 cifrado
Etymology
The word 'cipher' originates from the Arabic word 'sifr', which means 'zero' or 'empty'. This term was introduced into European languages through translations of Arabic mathematical texts in the Middle Ages, where the concept of using a notation system was vital for mathematics. Over time, 'cipher' evolved to describe methods of encoding messages. The 'ciphered' form represents the past tense of this process, indicating that the encoding has already occurred. In modern usage, the term has expanded beyond sheer numerical representation to encompass various methods for encoding information, especially in the context of digital security and cryptography.