Cryptography

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪptoʊˈɡɹæfˈwaɪ/

Cryptography (noun)

  1. The study of ways to protect information so only the intended people can read it.
  2. Techniques used to send messages safely over networks by hiding their meaning from others.

Examples

  • Cryptography protects messages using secret code methods.
  • Secret code methods rely on cryptography to hide information.