Encrypt

usgb/ɪnˈkrɪpt/
verb

To change information into a secret code so others can't understand it, but it can be understood by those who know the code.

Alice asked Bob to encrypt the email before sending it to protect its content.
Visual representation of "encrypt" - To change information into a secret code so others can't understand it, but it can be understood by those who know the code.

Often appears as...

  • encrypt a message
  • encrypt a file

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Digital Protection

Encrypting as a safeguard to keep digital data secure from unauthorized access or theft.

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To avoid hackers, we need to encrypt our company's files.
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Privacy Maintenance

Use 'encrypt' when discussing protecting personal or sensitive information in digital form.

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Our chat app encrypts messages to ensure privacy.
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Tech Context

Primarily used in technological and computer-related fields.

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To secure the network, the IT specialist decided to encrypt all data traffic.
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