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cryp·to·graph

 (krĭp′tə-grăf′)
n.
1. See cryptogram.
2. A system of secret or cipher writing; a cipher.
3.
a. A device for translating plaintext into ciphertext.
b. A device for deciphering codes and ciphers.
tr.v. cryp·to·graphed, cryp·to·graph·ing, cryp·to·graphs
To write (a message, for example) in code or cipher.
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cryptograph

(ˈkrɪptəʊˌɡræf; -ˌɡrɑːf)
n
1. (Communications & Information) something written in code or cipher
2. (Communications & Information) a code using secret symbols (cryptograms)
3. (Communications & Information) a device for translating text into cipher, or vice versa
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cryp•to•graph

(ˈkrɪp təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf)

n.
1. cryptogram (def. 1).
2. a system of secret writing; cipher.
3. a device for translating text into cipher.
[1635–45]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.cryptograph - a secret method of writingcryptograph - a secret method of writing    
secret code, cypher, cipher
code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
2.cryptograph - a piece of writing in code or ciphercryptograph - a piece of writing in code or cipher
cryptogram, secret writing
piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
3.cryptograph - a device for deciphering codes and ciphers
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
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Translations
criptografar

cryptograph

[ˈkrɪptəʊˌgrɑːf] n → crittografia
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