Definition of Encrypt
Encrypt
en·crypt
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(verb)
to encode or convert intelligible information into a code or cipher, especially to prevent unauthorized access to it;
e.g. The program was able to encrypt all emails being sent from the device so that no one other than the recipient could see them.
(verb)
to conceal data and information by converting it into code;
e.g. The account password needs to be encrypted so that no one else can try to access your account.
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