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plaintext

/plɛntɛɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does plaintext mean?

noun

Text that is not encrypted or encoded, and can be read directly. It is the opposite of ciphertext.

Example

"The company uses plaintext for all internal communications to ensure transparency."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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