"nothing-up-my-sleeve number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nothing-up-my-sleeve numbers [plural]
Etymology: In reference to magic tricks in which the performer may have something concealed in a sleeve (or may demonstrate to the audience that they do not). Head templates: {{en-noun|head=nothing-up-my-sleeve number}} nothing-up-my-sleeve number (plural nothing-up-my-sleeve numbers)
  1. (cryptography) A number which, by its construction, is above suspicion of having hidden properties; used in creating cryptographic functions such as hashes and ciphers. Wikipedia link: Nothing-up-my-sleeve number Categories (topical): Cryptography
    Sense id: en-nothing-up-my-sleeve_number-en-noun-bwqVq7Fb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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