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cryptanalysis

crypt·a·nal·y·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [krip-tuh-nal-uh-sis]
    • /ˌkrɪp təˈnæl ə sɪs/
    • /krɪptənˈaləsˌɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tuh-nal-uh-sis]
    • /ˌkrɪp təˈnæl ə sɪs/

Definitions of cryptanalysis word

  • noun cryptanalysis the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography 3
  • noun cryptanalysis the act or science of deciphering a code or coded message without a prior knowledge of the key 3
  • noun cryptanalysis the procedures, processes, methods, etc., used to translate or interpret secret writings, as codes and ciphers, for which the key is unknown. 1
  • noun cryptanalysis the science or study of such procedures. Compare cryptography (def 1). 1
  • noun cryptanalysis The art or process of deciphering coded messages without being told the key. 1
  • noun Definition of cryptanalysis in Technology The branch of cryptography concerned with decoding encrypted messages when you're not supposed to be able to. 1
See all 8 definitions of cryptanalysis

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Origin of cryptanalysis

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; crypt(ogram) + analysis

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Parts of speech for Cryptanalysis

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cryptanalysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cryptanalysis

noun cryptanalysis

  • cryptography — the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis
Just one Synonym for cryptanalysis

Top questions with cryptanalysis

  • what is cryptanalysis?
  • what is cryptanalysis and cryptography?

Related words

  • cryptanalyze

    to study (a cryptogram) for the purpose of discovering the clear meaning; break (a code, cipher, etc.).

  • cryptography

    the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis

  • cryptology

    the study of secret codes or ciphers and the devices used to create and decipher them
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