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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]]. | + | 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." | ||
Latest revision as of 19:55, February 14, 2009
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.