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cryptography
This term describes the technical science of hiding information, evoking a sense of secrecy, mathematical precision, and digital security. It is primarily used in academic, military, and computing contexts to describe the systemic process of transforming readable data into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to the field of study or the practice as a whole. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; one does not refer to multiple cryptographies, but rather to different cryptographic methods or algorithms.
Meanings
The practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties, involving the encryption and decryption of data.
The government employs advanced cryptography to protect state secrets.