cryptanalyst

crypt·a·nal·y·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-tuh-nal-uh-sis]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈnæl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-tuh-nal-uh-sis]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈnæl ə sɪs/

Definitions of cryptanalyst word

noun cryptanalyst the procedures, processes, methods, etc., used to translate or interpret secret writings, as codes and ciphers, for which the key is unknown. 1
noun cryptanalyst the science or study of such procedures. Compare cryptography (def 1). 1
noun cryptanalyst A person expert in analyzing and breaking codes and cyphers. 1

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Origin of cryptanalyst

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; crypt(ogram) + analysis

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Parts of speech for Cryptanalyst

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cryptanalyst popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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