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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers. countable, uncountable

   "Holonym: cryptology"

2. 2
   the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms wordnet
3. 3
   An analysis or decrypting of a specific text or a specific code or cipher. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

criticismcryptanalyticscryptographycryptologydecodinglexicography

Etymology

From crypt- + analysis.

Related phrases

rubber-hose cryptanalysis

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