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Meaning of Decryptor
A person or device that decrypts something, especially a coded message.
Definitions
- A person or device that decrypts something, especially a coded message.
- * A computer program or algorithm that decrypts data or messages.
Etymology of Decryptor
The word "decryptor" comes from the prefix "de-" meaning "remove" or "reverse", and the word "crypt" meaning "hidden" or "secret", and the suffix "-or" which forms an agent noun.
The term "decryptor" has its roots in the Latin words "de-" and "crypta", meaning "hidden" or "secret", and the Greek word "kryptos", meaning "hidden".
Example Uses
- The company hired a team of decryptors to crack the code and retrieve the stolen data.
- * The decryptor software was able to unlock the encrypted files and reveal the sensitive information.