Science word of the day: cipher
Pronunciation: krip-tah’-leh-gee
What does it mean: Cryptology is the study of secret codes – both making them (cryptography) and breaking them (cryptanalysis). Cryptology, once associated with the secret codes and ciphers of spy networks, now often refers to computer algorithms used to encrypt data to protect passwords and personal information from prying eyes.
How to use it in a sentence: Native American soldiers known as “code talkers” cipher in World War II by developing codes and ciphers based on their indigenous languages.
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