Definition of Encrypt

1. Verb. Convert ordinary language into code. "We should encode the message for security reasons"

Exact synonyms: Cipher, Code, Cypher, Encipher, Inscribe, Write In Code
Generic synonyms: Encode
Derivative terms: Cipher, Cipher, Code, Code, Coder, Coding, Cypher, Cypher, Encryption

Definition of Encrypt

1. Verb. To conceal information by means of a code or cipher. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Encrypt

1. to encipher [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: encipher

Lexicographical Neighbors of Encrypt

encroachers
encroaches
encroaching
encroaching(a)
encroachingly
encroachment
encroachments
encrust
encrustation
encrustations
encrusted
encrusting
encrustment
encrustments
encrusts
encrypt (current term)
encrypted
encrypter
encrypters
encrypting
encryption
encryptions
encryptor
encryptors
encrypts
encu
encu method
enculturate
enculturated
enculturates

Literary usage of Encrypt

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Information Security: Advances & Remaining Challenges to Adoption of Public by David L. McClure (2001)
"A diagram of this process is shown in figure 3.14 Figure 3: Combination of Secret and Public Key Cryptography to encrypt Large Files Alice Bob's public ..."

2. Kickstart Initiative: Connecting America's Communities to the Information by Delano E. Lewis (1997)
"If users want to encrypt for a lawful purpose they people should be able to do so. ... In any event, users do not really need permission to encrypt. ..."

3. SAS 9.1.3 Language Reference: Concepts by SAS Institute (2005)
"encryption is implemented with the encrypt= data set option. You can use the encrypt= data set option only when you are creating a SAS data file. ..."

4. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Developer's Workshopby John Clark Craig, Jeff Webb by John Clark Craig, Jeff Webb (1998)
"If you use this application to encrypt e-mail, both you and the party at the other end must ... Heres how: You can select any file to encrypt or decrypt. ..."

5. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Intelligence Platform: Web Application Administration Guide by SAS Publishing (2006)
"Here are some factors to consider when determining whether and how to use SSL: n Which links do you want to encrypt? In the figures shown for the various ..."

6. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Language Reference:: Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volumes 1-4 by SAS Institute (2006)
"NO does not encrypt the file. CAUTION: Record all passwords. ... A Details n You can use the encrypt= option only when you are creating a SAS data file. n ..."

7. Defending Secrets, Sharing Data: New Locks and Keys for Electronic Information (1993)
"Also, some banks authenticate and encrypt their wholesale electronic fund transfers whenever practical and in countries where encryption is legally ..."

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