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CRYPTANALYSIS
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
Synonyms:
cryptanalysis; cryptanalytics; cryptography; cryptology
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cryptanalysis" is a kind of...):
science; scientific discipline (a particular branch of scientific knowledge)
Derivation:
cryptanalytic (of or relating to cryptanalysis)