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cryptanalysis

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Noun
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CIDE DICTIONARY

cryptanalysisn. 
  •  the science which studies methods to discovering the secret meaning of encrypted messages for which one does not possess the secret decoding information (called the key).  [PJC]
  •  the methods and procedures used to discover the secret meaning hidden in encrypted messages.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

cryptanalysis, n. the art or process of deciphering cryptograms by analysis.

Derivative
cryptanalyst n. cryptanalytic adj. cryptanalytical adj.
Etymology
CRYPTO- + ANALYSIS

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