Codebreaking: meaning, definitions and examples
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codebreaking
[ ˈkəʊdˌbreɪkɪŋ ]
intelligence
The activity of deciphering coded messages, especially as a means of espionage or military intelligence.
Synonyms
cryptanalysis, deciphering, encryption breaking
Examples of usage
- The team of cryptanalysts was tasked with codebreaking enemy communications.
- Codebreaking played a crucial role in World War II espionage.
general
The act or process of solving a cryptographic system or code, often involving analysis and pattern recognition.
Synonyms
cracking codes, decoding, solving ciphers
Examples of usage
- The puzzle enthusiast enjoyed the challenge of codebreaking.
- Codebreaking requires a combination of logic and creativity.
Translations
Translations of the word "codebreaking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quebra de código
🇮🇳 कोड-तोड़ना
🇩🇪 Codeentschlüsselung
🇮🇩 pemecahan kode
🇺🇦 зламування коду
🇵🇱 łamanie kodu
🇯🇵 コードブレイキング
🇫🇷 décryptage de code
🇪🇸 descifrado de código
🇹🇷 kod kırma
🇰🇷 코드해독
🇸🇦 كسر الشفرة
🇨🇿 luštění kódu
🇸🇰 lámanie kódu
🇨🇳 破译代码
🇸🇮 razbijanje kode
🇮🇸 kóðabrot
🇰🇿 кодты бұзу
🇬🇪 კოდის გატეხვა
🇦🇿 kod qırılması
🇲🇽 descifrado de código
Word origin
The term 'codebreaking' originated during the early 20th century with the rise of cryptography and the need to decipher secret messages. It became particularly prominent during wartime efforts, such as World War II, where cracking enemy codes was essential for intelligence gathering. Codebreaking has since evolved with advancements in technology and encryption methods, remaining a critical aspect of cybersecurity and intelligence operations.
See also: codebase, codebreaker, coded, coder, coders, codes, coding, decode, encode.