encipher

en·ci·pher | \ in-ˈsī-fər

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enciphered; enciphering; enciphers

Definition of encipher

transitive verb

: to convert (a message) into cipher

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Recent Examples on the Web To protect sensitive communications traveling along public pathways, the senders enciphered—or encrypted—their words, often using machines that could replace each letter with a new letter. — Liza Mundy, Time, "The Forgotten Women Who Helped Create the Field of Cybersecurity," 10 Oct. 2017

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“Encipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encipher. Accessed 4 Jun. 2020.

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