decrypt

Meanings

• Verb

  To convert (encrypted data) back into its original form.

  - "The hacker decrypted the stolen data."
  - "After decrypting the message, we found out it was a threat."
  - "The decryption key allowed us to access the secure files."

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Antonyms

encrypt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decrypt
encrypt , support , impart , apt , mart , art , heart , start

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Variants

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decrypt , decrypted , decrypting , decryption , decryptions , decrypts

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'de-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse' and 'crypt-' meaning 'hidden', 'secret'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of cryptography dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC.

2. Decrypting a message without the proper key is called a 'brute force attack' and can take an extremely long time.

3. The term 'decrypt' is derived from the Latin words 'de' (meaning 'undo') and 'crypt' (meaning 'hidden' or 'secret').

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Related Concepts

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1. encryption: The process of converting plain text or data into a coded or hidden form for secure transmission or storage.

2. cryptography: The practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversaries.

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Culture

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Decrypting is a crucial process in cryptography and data security. It has been used extensively in various fields, including military intelligence, financial transactions, and personal privacy.

How to Memorize "decrypt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the decryption process as unlocking a locked box or unscrambling a jumbled message.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decrypt' with 'unlock' or 'reverse'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decipher, Encrypt, Reverse, Protect' to remember the meaning of decrypt.

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