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codebreaker

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkər/ noun · British & US
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What does codebreaker mean?

noun

A person who breaks secret codes, or a person who solves puzzles or problems that require decoding or deciphering. A codebreaker is often used to describe someone who has successfully cracked a complex code or encryption.

Example

"The team of codebreakers worked tirelessly to crack the encrypted message, finally revealing the hidden information."

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