cipher

Meanings

• noun

  A method of encoding information in a way that keeps it secret.

  - "The ancient Romans used complex ciphers to communicate secretly with their armies."
  - "Modern computers use sophisticated ciphers to encrypt sensitive data."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsaɪfə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsaɪfɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

monogram , code , number , numeral , naught , nothing , nought , oh , zero , nobody , nonentity , nothing , nullity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cipher
chief , belief , grief , thief

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cipher (English) : To calculate or solve a problem
   

2. Cipher (English) : A person who interprets or decodes encrypted information
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cipher that leads to same result
cipher , ciphers , ciphered , ciphering , cypher , cyphered , cyphering , cyphers , substitution cipher , transposition cipher , transposition ciphers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'kiphera', meaning 'chess box' or 'calabash' (a type of gourd used as a container).

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of a cipher was discovered on a papyrus fragment from Egypt in 1550 BC.

2. The most famous cipher in history is probably the Enigma machine used by the Germans during World War II.

3. The longest known encrypted message is the Voynich Manuscript, which has remained unsolved since its discovery in 1404.

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Related Concepts

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1. Encryption: The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to secure communication.

2. Decryption: The process of converting ciphertext back into plaintext to access the original information.

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Culture

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The history of ciphers dates back to ancient civilizations, with the earliest known use being found in Egypt around 1550 BC. Ciphers have been used for various purposes throughout history, including military communication, personal privacy, and even art and literature.

How to Memorize "cipher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a locked box where the key is the cipher.
   - Visualize a series of substitutions or transformations to encode a message.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cipher' with 'secret' or 'code'.
   - Think of a spy or a secret agent when you hear the word 'cipher'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym using the first letter of each definition: 'Cryptic Information Protected By Encryption'.

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