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Noun: cryptanalysis  ,krip-tu'na-li-sis
  1. The science of analysing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
    "Her expertise in cryptanalysis was crucial in breaking enemy codes during the war";
    - cryptanalytics, cryptography, cryptology

Type of: science, scientific discipline

Encyclopedia: Cryptanalysis