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| − | To decrypt is to convert encrypted text into its equivalent plain text by means of a cryptosystem. This does not include solution by cryptanalysis. | + | {{Merge from|Cryptology}} |
| + | To '''decrypt''' is to convert encrypted text into its equivalent plain text by means of a cryptosystem. This does not include solution by [[cryptanalysis]]. | ||
The term "decrypt" covers the meanings of "decipher" and "decode." | The term "decrypt" covers the meanings of "decipher" and "decode." | ||
| − | Mathematicians typically work on encryption and decryption. | + | [[Mathematics|Mathematicians]] typically work on encryption and decryption. |
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Revision as of 23:52, July 12, 2007
It has been suggested that [[::Cryptology|Cryptology]] be merged with this article or section. (Discuss)
To decrypt is to convert encrypted text into its equivalent plain text by means of a cryptosystem. This does not include solution by cryptanalysis.
The term "decrypt" covers the meanings of "decipher" and "decode."
Mathematicians typically work on encryption and decryption.