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Detailed Synonyms for cipher in English

cipher:

cipher [the ~] noun, American

  1. the cipher
    the code; the cipher; the cypher
  2. the cipher
    – a message written in a secret code 1
    the cipher; the cypher
    – a message written in a secret code 1
    • cipher [the ~] noun, American
    • cypher [the ~] noun, British
  3. the cipher
    – a secret method of writing 1
    the cipher; the secret code; the cryptograph; the cypher
    – a secret method of writing 1
  4. the cipher
    – a person of no influence 1
    the cipher; the nobody; the nonentity; the cypher
    – a person of no influence 1
  5. the cipher
    – a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number 1
    the zero; the cipher; the 0; the cypher; the nought
    – a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number 1
  6. the cipher
    – The particular algorithm used to transform a readable message (called plaintext or cleartext) into an unreadable, scrambled, or hidden message (called ciphertext). 2
    the cipher
    – The particular algorithm used to transform a readable message (called plaintext or cleartext) into an unreadable, scrambled, or hidden message (called ciphertext). 2

cipher verb, American

  1. cipher
    – make a mathematical calculation or computation 1
    to figure; to compute; to work out; to calculate; cipher; cypher; reckon
    – make a mathematical calculation or computation 1
    • figure verb (figures, figured, figuring)
    • compute verb (computes, computed, computing)
    • work out verb (works out, worked out, working out)
    • calculate verb (calculates, calculated, calculating)
    • cipher verb, American
    • cypher verb, British
    • reckon verb
  2. cipher
    – convert ordinary language into code 1
    to code; cipher; to inscribe; encipher; encrypt; write in code; cypher
    – convert ordinary language into code 1

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Related Definitions for "cipher":

  1. a message written in a secret code1
  2. a secret method of writing1
  3. a person of no influence1
  4. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number1
  5. make a mathematical calculation or computation1
  6. convert ordinary language into code1
  7. The particular algorithm used to transform a readable message (called plaintext or cleartext) into an unreadable, scrambled, or hidden message (called ciphertext).2