Decrypted — Definition & Meaning

What does decrypted mean?

verb

To remove or decipher a code or encryption, making the original message or data readable. This can be done using a key, password, or other decryption method.

Example

"The cryptographer was able to decrypt the message using a complex algorithm."

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Etymologically related

crypt cryptography cipher code

Synonyms for decrypted

decode decrypt crack unscramble decode unencrypt

Antonyms of decrypted

encrypt encode

Rhymes with decrypted

encrypt detect inspect correct