cryptography
noun
the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like.
cryptographic
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a word derived from
cryptography.
Example Sentences
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When Anthropic researchers prodded Claude Mythos Preview to hunt for weaknesses in cryptographic systems, the AI initially resisted because it sounded “just genuinely hard.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The second order calls to secure the nation against advanced cryptographic attacks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
These include invisible watermarks embedded directly into images and cryptographic signatures linked to the technologist at the time of image capture, which can help verify authenticity.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
While the technology is still in development, gate-based systems have proven capable of tackling a broader range of scientific and cryptographic problems than annealing computers, which are limited to optimization tasks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
In 1968, its many books, pamphlets, and cryptographic curiosities were valued at $49,500—an amount worth at least $370,000 today.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
