B2 adjective Neutral

encryption

/ɪnˈkrɪp.ʃən/

Encryption is the process of converting digital information or data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access. It is a fundamental security measure used to protect privacy and sensitive information during transmission or storage.

Ejemplos

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1

Most modern messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to keep your personal chats private.

Most current chat programs use secret coding from sender to receiver to protect your private messages.

2

The government mandates high-level encryption for all sensitive diplomatic communications.

The state requires very strong digital security codes for all important official messages.

3

I'm not really worried about hackers because my cloud storage has solid encryption.

I don't worry about data thieves because my online files are protected by strong codes.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
encryption
Verb
encrypt
Adjetivo
encrypted
Relacionado
cryptography
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Crypt'—a hidden, secret underground room. En-CRYPT-ion is the process of putting your data into a secret 'crypt' that only you can open.

Quiz rápido

The bank uses high-level ________ to protect the customers' financial data from hackers.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

Most modern messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to keep your personal chats private.

everyday

Most current chat programs use secret coding from sender to receiver to protect your private messages.

2

The government mandates high-level encryption for all sensitive diplomatic communications.

formal

The state requires very strong digital security codes for all important official messages.

3

I'm not really worried about hackers because my cloud storage has solid encryption.

informal

I don't worry about data thieves because my online files are protected by strong codes.

4

The research paper discusses the complex mathematical algorithms underlying modern public-key encryption.

academic

The study explains the difficult math used to create modern digital security systems.

5

Our company policy requires full-disk encryption on all employee laptops to protect client data.

business

The office rules say all staff computers must have every file coded to keep customer info safe.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
encryption
Verb
encrypt
Adjetivo
encrypted
Relacionado
cryptography

Colocaciones comunes

end-to-end encryption security coding from sender to receiver
strong encryption very secure digital coding
data encryption the process of coding information
encryption key the digital tool used to lock or unlock data
use encryption to apply security codes to information

Frases Comunes

128-bit encryption

a specific level of digital security strength

encryption software

computer programs designed to code data

encryption standard

a recognized level or method of securing data

Se confunde a menudo con

encryption vs encoding

Encoding is for changing data formats; encryption is specifically for secret security.

encryption vs hashing

Hashing is a one-way transformation often for passwords, while encryption is meant to be reversible with a key.

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Notas de uso

Encryption is almost always used in the context of digital technology and data security. It is frequently discussed alongside privacy rights and cybersecurity.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word as 'encryshion'. Additionally, do not confuse the noun 'encryption' (the process) with the adjective 'encrypted' (the state of being coded).

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Crypt'—a hidden, secret underground room. En-CRYPT-ion is the process of putting your data into a secret 'crypt' that only you can open.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek word 'kryptos', meaning 'hidden', combined with the prefix 'en-' (to put into) and the suffix '-ion' (a process).

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun can be modified by adjectives like 'strong', 'weak', or 'military-grade' often follows verbs like 'use', 'implement', or 'require'
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Contexto cultural

Encryption is at the center of global political debates regarding the balance between national security (government access) and personal privacy (individual rights).

Quiz rápido

The bank uses high-level ________ to protect the customers' financial data from hackers.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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