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Cryptographer: meaning, definitions and examples

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cryptographer

 

[ krɪpˈtɒɡrəfər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data security

A cryptographer is a person who specializes in the study of secure communication and encryption techniques. Cryptographers design and analyze algorithms used to secure information and data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.

Synonyms

code breaker, cryptologist

Examples of usage

  • Edward is a renowned cryptographer who has developed multiple encryption protocols.
  • The government hired a team of cryptographers to enhance the security of their classified information.

Translations

Translations of the word "cryptographer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criptógrafo

🇮🇳 क्रिप्टोग्राफर

🇩🇪 Kryptograf

🇮🇩 kriptografer

🇺🇦 криптограф

🇵🇱 kryptograf

🇯🇵 暗号学者

🇫🇷 cryptographe

🇪🇸 criptógrafo

🇹🇷 kriptograf

🇰🇷 암호학자

🇸🇦 عالم التشفير

🇨🇿 kryptograf

🇸🇰 kryptograf

🇨🇳 密码学家

🇸🇮 kriptograf

🇮🇸 dulritafræðingur

🇰🇿 криптограф

🇬🇪 კრიპტოგრაფი

🇦🇿 kriptoloq

🇲🇽 criptógrafo

Etymology

The term 'cryptographer' originated from the Greek words 'kryptós' meaning 'hidden' and 'gráphein' meaning 'to write'. The practice of cryptography dates back to ancient times, with the use of secret codes and ciphers to protect sensitive information. Cryptography has evolved significantly with the advancement of technology, leading to the development of complex encryption methods and algorithms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,979, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.