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ciphering

/ˈsɪfərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ciphering mean?

verb

The act of deciphering or encrypting a message or text. The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext or vice versa.

Example

"The cryptographer spent hours ciphering the encrypted message to uncover the hidden code."

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