Cryptology


[krip-tol-uh-jee] /krɪpˈtɒl ə dʒi/

noun
1.
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2.
the science and study of cryptanalysis and .
n.

1640s, from crypto- + -ology.

The study of cryptography and cryptanalysis.
(1994-12-06)

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