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cryptology

/krɪˈpɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does cryptology mean?

noun

The study of the methods of secret writing and the analysis and deciphering of codes and ciphers. This includes the study of cryptographic techniques and the development of secure communication systems.

Example

"The cryptologist spent years cracking the code to reveal the hidden message."

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