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encipher

verbcandidate·updated May 11, 2026

Convert plain text to cipher text by means of a cryptographic system.

Framework senses

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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To convert plaintext to ciphertext by means of a cryptographic system.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Convert plain text to cipher text by means of a cryptographic system.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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Convert plain text to cipher text by means of a cryptographic system.