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cipher

/ˈsaɪfər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does cipher mean?

noun, verb

A cipher is a code or method of concealing a message, or a person who encrypts or decrypts messages. To cipher something means to convert it into a code or secret language.

Example

"The spy used a cipher to send a message to her handler without being detected."

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