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encrypt

 

[ ɪnˈkrɪpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer security

To convert information or data into a code in order to prevent unauthorized access.

Synonyms

cipher, encode, scramble

Examples of usage

  • The sensitive data was encrypted before being stored on the server.
  • It is important to encrypt your emails to protect your privacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "encrypt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criptografar

🇮🇳 एन्क्रिप्ट करना

🇩🇪 verschlüsseln

🇮🇩 enkripsi

🇺🇦 зашифрувати

🇵🇱 szyfrować

🇯🇵 暗号化する (あんごうかする)

🇫🇷 chiffrer

🇪🇸 cifrar

🇹🇷 şifrelemek

🇰🇷 암호화하다 (amhohwa-hada)

🇸🇦 تشفير (tashfir)

🇨🇿 šifrovat

🇸🇰 šifrovať

🇨🇳 加密 (jiāmì)

🇸🇮 šifrirati

🇮🇸 dulkóða

🇰🇿 шифрлау

🇬🇪 დაშიფვრა (dashifra)

🇦🇿 şifrələmək

🇲🇽 cifrar

Etymology

The word 'encrypt' originated from the Latin word 'encryptus', which means 'hidden'. The concept of encryption has been used throughout history to protect sensitive information, with modern encryption techniques evolving to keep up with advancements in technology and security threats.

See also: crypt, cryptanalysis, cryptanalyst, cryptanalytics, cryptic, crypto, cryptogram, cryptography, cryptology, cryptosystem, decrypt.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,669, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.