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cryptanalysis

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

cryptanalysis(n = noun.cognition) cryptanalytics, cryptography, cryptology - the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms; Array

is a kind of science, scientific discipline

Derived form adjective cryptanalytic₁

cryptanalysis, n.

the science which studies methods to discovering the secret meaning of encrypted messages for which one does not possess the secret decoding information (called the key). [PJC]
the methods and procedures used to discover the secret meaning hidden in encrypted messages. [PJC]

cryptanalysis, n. the art or process of deciphering cryptograms by analysis.

Derivative

cryptanalyst n. cryptanalytic adj. cryptanalytical adj.

Etymology

CRYPTO- + ANALYSIS

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