Cryptanalysis Definition
krĭptə-nălĭ-sĭs
noun
The act or science of deciphering a code or coded message without a prior knowledge of the key.
Webster's New World
The analysis and deciphering of cryptographic writings or systems.
American Heritage
The study of techniques for deciphering cryptographic writings or systems.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Cryptanalysis
Noun
Singular:
cryptanalysis
Plural:
cryptanalysesOrigin of Cryptanalysis
crypt(ogram) analysis
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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