encryption
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
encryption means: Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.
noun
SECRET CODEB2
Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.
- The app uses encryption.
- Strong encryption protects your private messages.
- Without the key, they could not remove the encryption.
Questions about encryption
What does encryption mean?
Changing information into a secret code so that only people with the right key can read it.
What is encryption in other languages?
Türkçe: şifreleme · Español: cifrado · Français: chiffrement · Deutsch: Verschlüsselung · Italiano: cifratura · 日本語: 暗号化
How do you pronounce encryption?
It is pronounced /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/.
How do you use encryption in a sentence?
The app uses encryption. Strong encryption protects your private messages.
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