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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Encoded or encrypted text. countable, uncountable

   "All ciphertexts look alike; that's how you know they're in code."

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Example

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"All ciphertexts look alike; that's how you know they're in code."

Etymology

From cipher + text.

Related phrases

chosen-ciphertext attackciphertext-only attack

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