encrypted
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkrɪp.tɪd]
Word
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.
Example
The messages were not encrypted, so anyone could read them easily.
Example
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?
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