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encrypted

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkrɪp.tɪd]

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Learn how to use encrypted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Did you encrypt the sensitive information before sharing it?

How to pronounce encrypted

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkrɪp.tɪd]

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