What is the meaning of cryptanalysis?

The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms.
- synonyms: cryptanalytics, cryptography, cryptology

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APA	WordNet. (2010). cryptanalysis. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/cryptanalysis/definitions/1215413
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