cipher

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪ.fər/
US: /ˈsaɪ.fɚ/

  1. A secret way of writing that uses a code or symbols.

    1. The message was written in a simple cipher to hide it from enemies.
    2. Only the general knew the key to the cipher used in their communications.

  2. A method of transforming a message to conceal its meaning.

    1. She tried to break the enemy's cipher but it was too complex for her.
    2. Modern cryptography involves sophisticated ciphers and algorithms to protect data.

Synonyms

code key encode decode
cipher verb

  1. To write a message in code or use a cipher to hide its meaning.

    1. We need to cipher this message before sending it to headquarters.
    2. The agent ciphered the documents to prevent unauthorized access.

  2. To convert a message into a coded form.

    1. They ciphered the report so that only the intended recipient could read it.
    2. It is important to cipher sensitive data to protect it from hackers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cipher" in English means: A secret way of writing that uses a code or symbols., A method of transforming a message to conceal its meaning..

The phonetic transcription of "cipher" is /ˈsaɪ.fər/ in British English and /ˈsaɪ.fɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cipher": code, key, encode, decode.

Example usage of "cipher": "The message was written in a simple cipher to hide it from enemies.". More examples on the page.