encrypted
Prononciation : [ɪnˈkrɪp.tɪd]
Mot
Contexte : « security »
(adjective) something that has been changed into a secret code. This makes it difficult for anyone who doesn’t have the right key to read the information. It’s like putting your message in a locked box that only a few people can open.
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The information was encrypted to protect it from hackers.
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The messages were not encrypted, so anyone could read them easily.
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Is this document encrypted to keep it safe?
Contexte : « technical process »
(verb) the action of changing information into a secret code. This is done to keep the information safe from others who should not see it. It's similar to taking a normal message and scrambling it so that only the right person can understand it.
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They encrypted the files before sending them over the internet.
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The team forgot to encrypt the data, leaving it vulnerable to theft.
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Did you encrypt the sensitive information before sharing it?
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