"transposition cipher" meaning in All languages combined

See transposition cipher on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: transposition ciphers [plural]
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  1. (cryptography) An encryption method that rearranges the order of the plaintext letters. Categories (topical): Cryptography Synonyms: permutation cipher Hyponyms: columnar transposition cipher, grille cipher, rail fence cipher, route cipher
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