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encryption
/ɛŋˈkrɪpʃən/
noun
Turning information into a secret code so only the right people can read it.
- “Strong encryption keeps customers' bank details safe online.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))