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encryption

encryption

Meaning of encryption

English

changing data into a secret code so only allowed people can read it

Deutsch

Das Umwandeln von Daten in eine geschützte, nicht direkt lesbare Form.

encryption

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
American English
/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

encryption with German translation

encryption usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Encryption protects our data.

Die Verschlüsselung schützt unsere Daten.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We use encryption for sensitive information.

Für sensible Informationen nutzen wir Verschlüsselung.

encryption synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between encryption, cryptography, and hashing

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
cryptography

the whole science of codes; broader

A2often

ENCryptography includes encryption, decryption, and other methods.

H
🇬🇧English
hashing

one-way; cannot be decrypted

often

ENPasswords are stored using hashing, not plain text.

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What does encryption mean?

changing data into a secret code so only allowed people can read it

How do you pronounce encryption?

encryption is pronounced [ɪnˈkrɪpʃən].

How is encryption used in a sentence?

Die Verschlüsselung schützt unsere Daten. Translation: Encryption protects our data.

Is encryption part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, encryption can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is encryption part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, encryption can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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