Codebreaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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codebreaker

 

[ ˈkəʊdbreɪkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

game

A person who is skilled at solving complex codes or ciphers.

Synonyms

code cracker, cryptanalyst, cryptographer

Examples of usage

  • The codebreaker was able to decrypt the message in record time.
  • She hired a professional codebreaker to crack the encryption.
Context #2 | Noun

intelligence

An individual working in intelligence agencies specializing in breaking secret codes.

Synonyms

cipher expert, cryptologist

Examples of usage

  • The codebreaker uncovered crucial information that led to the capture of the spy ring.
  • The codebreaker's expertise in decryption was invaluable to national security.

Translations

Translations of the word "codebreaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quebrador de códigos

🇮🇳 कोड-ब्रेकर

🇩🇪 Codeknacker

🇮🇩 pembobol kode

🇺🇦 кодовий зломщик

🇵🇱 łamacz kodów

🇯🇵 コードブレーカー

🇫🇷 déchiffreur

🇪🇸 rompecódigos

🇹🇷 kod kırıcı

🇰🇷 코드 브레이커

🇸🇦 كاسر الشفرات

🇨🇿 lámání kódů

🇸🇰 lúštiteľ kódov

🇨🇳 破译者

🇸🇮 razbijalec kode

🇮🇸 kóðabrjótur

🇰🇿 код бұзушы

🇬🇪 კოდის გამტეხი

🇦🇿 kod qırıcı

🇲🇽 rompecódigos

Word origin

The term 'codebreaker' originated during World War II when individuals were tasked with decoding encrypted messages to gain military intelligence. These skilled cryptanalysts played a crucial role in deciphering enemy communications, contributing to the Allied victory. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass individuals skilled in breaking codes in various contexts, such as cybersecurity and cryptology.

See also: codebase, codebreaking, coded, coder, coders, codes, coding, decode, encode.