cryptanalysis

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Definition of cryptanalysis

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers.

“Holonym: cryptology”
“Near-synonym: decoding”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers.

“Holonym: cryptology”
“Near-synonym: decoding”
(countable, uncountable)An analysis or decrypting of a specific text or a specific code or cipher.

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From crypt- + analysis.

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