encryption
noun
en·cryp·tion
in-ˈkrip-shən 
en-
plural encryptions
1
: the act or process of encrypting something : a conversion of something (such as data) into a code or cipher
The regulations … make it harder to provide automatic encryption of information as it passes through the dozens of links in a typical Internet connection …—
Paul Wallich
Paul Wallich… a hacker slips into a system, then puts encryption controls in place that locks users out.—Elizabeth Millard
Elizabeth Millard2
: a code or cipher produced by encrypting something
Artificial intelligence can decode encryptions that previously could not be cracked.—Ana Swanson
Ana SwansonExamples of encryption in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The latest development is Europol and Europe’s police chiefs yesterday issuing a joint declaration slamming Big Tech—Meta in particular—for rolling out end-to-end encryption on their services.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual currency whose security comes from encryption.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
The standards would also have to include end-to-end encryption where possible to protect government communications from foreign surveillance.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024
Currently, folks receiving text messages from iPhones on their Android phones don’t get end-to-end encryption, read receipts, live typing updates, or stickers and effects.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2024
While its iMessage service is sheathed from prying eyes by end-to-end encryption, that protection evaporates the moment someone texts a non-Apple device.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Also new for Windows 365 is single sign-on capability, cloud PC encryption, screen capture, and watermarking.
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Look for encryption protocols and reliable banking options to safeguard your financial transactions.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The platform employs industry-standard security protocols, such as encryption and two-factor authentication, to safeguard user data and prevent unauthorized access.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
David Meyer, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual currency whose security comes from encryption.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
The standards would also have to include end-to-end encryption where possible to protect government communications from foreign surveillance.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024
Currently, folks receiving text messages from iPhones on their Android phones don’t get end-to-end encryption, read receipts, live typing updates, or stickers and effects.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2024
While its iMessage service is sheathed from prying eyes by end-to-end encryption, that protection evaporates the moment someone texts a non-Apple device.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Also new for Windows 365 is single sign-on capability, cloud PC encryption, screen capture, and watermarking.
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Look for encryption protocols and reliable banking options to safeguard your financial transactions.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The platform employs industry-standard security protocols, such as encryption and two-factor authentication, to safeguard user data and prevent unauthorized access.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Encryption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encryption. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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