Decryption in English dictionary

  • decryption

    Meanings and definitions of "Decryption"

    • The process reversing an encryption, i.e. the process which converts encrypted data into its original form.
    • noun
      The process reversing an encryption, i.e. the process which converts encrypted data into its original form.
    • The process of converting encrypted content back into its original form to make it readable again. This is also called converting ciphertext back to plaintext.
    • The process of converting encrypted text back into its original form.
    • noun
      the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text; "a secret key or password is required for decryption"

    Synonyms of "Decryption" in English dictionary

    coding, decoding, cryptography are the top synonyms of "Decryption" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "Decryption" in English dictionary

    encryption is the antonym of "Decryption" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Decryption

    • decryption ( uncountable)
    • decryption (usually uncountable, plural decryptions)
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