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ciphered

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of encoding a message or information in a secret way.

  • The process of converting data into a format that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized individuals.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ciphered
chiefers , receivers , leapers , keepers
Homophones
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  1. ciphered (en) : encrypted

  2. ciphered (en) : deciphered

  3. cipher (en) : a device for encoding and decoding messages

Variants
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cipher , ciphered , ciphering , ciphers
Forms
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ciphered message, ciphering algorithm, ciphered text

Etymology
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From Old French cepher, meaning 'to write the head of a letter' or 'to write in code'.

Trivia
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  1. The first known use of ciphering was in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC.

  2. The word 'cipher' comes from the Arabic word 'sifr', which means 'zero'.

  3. The famous Enigma machine used during World War II was a type of ciphering machine.

Related Concepts
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  1. encryption: The process of converting data into a secure format using mathematical algorithms.

  2. decryption: The process of converting encrypted data back into its original format.

  3. cryptography: The practice of securing communication and data.

Culture
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Ciphering has been used throughout history for various purposes, including military communication, personal privacy, and artistic expression. In literature, ciphering is often used as a plot device, such as in Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code'. In music, ciphering is used in the creation of codes and hidden messages in songs.

How to Memorize "ciphered"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a secret message being written down and then encoded using a complex system.
    - Imagine a spy writing a message on a piece of paper and then folding it in a specific way to hide its meaning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ciphered' with the idea of secrecy and hidden messages.
    - Think of the word 'ciphered' as meaning 'encoded' or 'hidden'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ciphers Can Keep Information Hidden' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Create a mental image of a ciphered message being decoded using a secret key.

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