Canadian English Meaning of cipher

Cipher

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Definitions and Meaning of cipher in English

Wordnet

cipher (n)

a message written in a secret code

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

a quantity of no importance

a person of no influence

a secret method of writing

Wordnet

cipher (v)

convert ordinary language into code

make a mathematical calculation or computation

Webster

cipher (n.)

A character [0] which, standing by itself, expresses nothing, but when placed at the right hand of a whole number, increases its value tenfold.

One who, or that which, has no weight or influence.

A character in general, as a figure or letter.

A combination or interweaving of letters, as the initials of a name; a device; a monogram; as, a painter's cipher, an engraver's cipher, etc. The cut represents the initials N. W.

A private alphabet, system of characters, or other mode of writing, contrived for the safe transmission of secrets; also, a writing in such characters.

Webster

cipher (a.)

Of the nature of a cipher; of no weight or influence.

Webster

cipher (v. i.)

To use figures in a mathematical process; to do sums in arithmetic.

Webster

cipher (v. t.)

To write in occult characters.

To get by ciphering; as, to cipher out the answer.

To decipher.

To designate by characters.

FAQs About the word cipher

Cipher

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