encryption
nounUK /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
US /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
Encryption is the act of turning information into a secret code so only the right people can read it.
The app uses encryption to keep your messages safe from strangers.
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2. The process of converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people.
Strong encryption protects your bank details when you shop online.
3. The state of being encoded or hidden in a secret form.
The file was stored in encryption until the correct key was entered.
4. In computing, the use of algorithms to secure digital information during storage or transmission.
Modern websites rely on encryption to keep user data private.