cryptographist

cryp·tog·ra·phy

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Definitions of cryptographist word

noun cryptographist the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like. Compare cryptanalysis (def 2). 1
noun cryptographist the procedures, processes, methods, etc., of making and using secret writing, as codes or ciphers. 1
noun cryptographist anything written in a secret code, cipher, or the like. 1
noun cryptographist (rare) A cryptographer. 0

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; crypto- + -graphy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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