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encrypt.

To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈkɹɪpt/
  1. To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

    All messages on this platform are doubly encrypted to increase security.
  2. To transform information using encryption in a way that it is believed only authorized parties can decode.

    The data was encrypted in transit using AES-GCM.
Where this word comes from

From en- + -crypt, from Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, literally “hidden, concealed, private, secret”).

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