Meaning Of The Word Cipher

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What's The Definition Of Cipher?

cipher
countable noun: A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.

cipher in American English
the symbol 0, indicating a value of zero
intransitive verb: to use figures or numerals arithmetically
noun: zero
transitive verb: to calculate numerically; figure

cipher in British English
noun: a method of secret writing using substitution or transposition of letters according to a key
verb: to put (a message) into secret writing

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