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crypto

crypto

7.2
Describes methods that use codes to hide and protect information
  • adjective
  • /ˈkrɪptoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : criptográfico
  • Government agencies often utilize crypto protocols to protect sensitive communications.

You know, Well, I spoke to a woman, Sergeant April Gallup, Top Secret, crypto security clearance.

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Examples

  • The organization invested in advanced crypto techniques to enhance their data security.

  • After months of research, the team discovered new crypto methods that improved their systems.

  • You know, Well, I spoke to a woman, Sergeant April Gallup, Top Secret, crypto security clearance.

Synonyms

cryptographic
vscrypto
  • Specialized
4 7.8

About methods that keep information secret and safe online

focuses mainly on securing information rather than also studying code breaking
cryptologic
vscrypto
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Relating to the study of codes and secret messages

centres on protecting communications rather than decoding or breaking messages
cryptological
vscrypto
  • Specialized
9.7

Relating to secret codes and how to make or break them

emphasizes practical securing techniques rather than broad study of codes
cryptographical
vscrypto
  • Specialized
9.2

Relating to the study and use of codes to hide messages

is about using techniques to secure information rather than studying codes

Compounds

crypto-fascism
  • Literature
9.9

A secret political belief that supports extreme, unfair government control and uses digital money

Surface Forms

crypto positive

Etymology

Crypto comes from the Greek root kryptos, which means 'hidden' and appears in familiar words like cryptic. So as an adjective, crypto describes methods that use secret codes to keep information safe.