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decryption

/dɪˈkrɪpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does decryption mean?

noun

The process of decoding encrypted information, or the result of this process. The act of converting encrypted data into plaintext.

Example

"The decryption of the message revealed a hidden message from an old friend."

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