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Unencrypting: meaning, definitions and examples

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unencrypting

[ ʌnɪnˈkrɪptɪŋ ]

Verb

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computer security

The process of converting coded or encrypted data back into a form that can be easily understood by authorized users.

Synonyms

decode, decrypt, unscramble.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unencrypting	This term is technically incorrect, but sometimes used to describe the process of reversing encryption. It is not standard terminology and is best avoided. N/A
decrypt	Decrypt is used in a security context to refer to the process of converting encrypted data back to its original form using a key. This term is commonly used in cryptography and cybersecurity. The hacker tried to decrypt the secure file. To access the confidential information, you need to decrypt the data with the correct key.
decode	Decode is used when converting coded or encoded data back into its original format. This term is often used in the context of transforming data that was encoded for transmission or storage. The software can decode the video stream in real-time. She managed to decode the secret message from the ancient scroll.

Word

Description / Examples

unencrypting

This term is technically incorrect, but sometimes used to describe the process of reversing encryption. It is not standard terminology and is best avoided.

decrypt

Decrypt is used in a security context to refer to the process of converting encrypted data back to its original form using a key. This term is commonly used in cryptography and cybersecurity.

The hacker tried to decrypt the secure file.
To access the confidential information, you need to decrypt the data with the correct key.

decode

Decode is used when converting coded or encoded data back into its original format. This term is often used in the context of transforming data that was encoded for transmission or storage.

The software can decode the video stream in real-time.
She managed to decode the secret message from the ancient scroll.

Examples of usage

Unencrypting sensitive information is essential for businesses to maintain data integrity.
After unencrypting the file, the contents were finally visible and readable.
The unencrypting process requires the correct decryption key to be successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "unencrypting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descriptografar

🇮🇳 डिक्रिप्ट करना

🇩🇪 entschlüsseln

🇮🇩 mendekripsi

🇺🇦 декодування

🇵🇱 odszyfrowanie

🇯🇵 復号

🇫🇷 déchiffrer

🇪🇸 descifrar

🇹🇷 şifre çözme

🇰🇷 복호화

🇸🇦 فك التشفير

🇨🇿 dešifrování

🇸🇰 dešifrovanie

🇨🇳 解密

🇸🇮 dešifriranje

🇮🇸 afkóða

🇰🇿 дешифрлау

🇬🇪 გაშიფვრა

🇦🇿 deşifrə

🇲🇽 descifrar

Etymology

The term 'unencrypting' is a modern word that emerged with the development of encryption technologies. Encryption, the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, has been used for centuries. Unencrypting became necessary with the rise of computer security and the need to protect sensitive information. The history of unencrypting is closely tied to the history of encryption, as both have evolved in response to advancements in technology and the increasing importance of data privacy and security.

See also: encrypted, encryption, encryptor.