crypt·a·nal·y·sis (kr p t -n l -ss)n. 1. The analysis and deciphering of cryptographic writings or systems. 2. also crypt·an·a·lyt·ics (kr ptn--ltks) (used with a sing. verb) The study of techniques for deciphering cryptographic writings or systems.[crypt(ogram) + analysis.] crypt·an a·lyst (krp-tn-lst) n.crypt·an a·lytic (-ltk) adj. |
cryptanalysis [ˌkrɪptəˈnælɪsɪs]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Communications & Information) the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography
[from cryptograph + analysis]
cryptanalytic [ˌkrɪptænəˈlɪtɪk] adj
cryptanalyst n
cryptanalysis
1. the procedures and methods used in translating or interpreting codes and ciphers.
2. the science or study of such procedures. Also cryptanalytics. — cryptanalyst, n. — cryptanalytic, cryptanalytical, adj.
See also: Code2. the science or study of such procedures. Also cryptanalytics. — cryptanalyst, n. — cryptanalytic, cryptanalytical, adj.
The steps and operations performed in converting encrypted messages into plain text without initial knowledge of the key employed in the encryption.
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| Noun | 1. | cryptanalysis - the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" |
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