encrypt

verb

en·​crypt in-ˈkript How to pronounce encrypt (audio)
en-
encrypted; encrypting; encrypts

Examples of encrypt in a Sentence

The software will encrypt the message before it is sent.
Recent Examples on the Web To do this, use a password manager tool that protects and encrypts your passwords. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 The Ukrainian soldier — the SBU has not disclosed his identity — communicated with someone from the Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB, through the Telegram encrypted messaging app. Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024 However, contrary to popular belief, information on blockchains today isn't encrypted or private at all. Alex Pruden, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Communication will be encrypted to ensure secure operations. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024 Myth busted: Nope, your entries are end-to-end encrypted. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 Officials said that conversations between iPhone users and Android users are not encrypted, videos are grainier and they and do not offer the same editing features. Perry Stein, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 Messages sent via iMessage are securely encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. Robin Chataut, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024 Instead, use your phone’s hotspot or a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet connection. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

en- entry 1 + -crypt (in cryptanalysis, cryptogram), perhaps after decrypt

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of encrypt was in 1944

Dictionary Entries Near encrypt

Cite this Entry

“Encrypt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encrypt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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