Meaning ofcypherin English

Noun

1. a method to conceal text meaning
   The company used a cypher to protect their sensitive information.
2. coded message or text; encrypted data
   The hacker tried to crack the cypher to read the encrypted message.
3. an algorithmic system for encrypting data
   The new cypher algorithm was designed to secure online transactions.
4. a decorative combination of letters (initials, monogram)
   The designer created a beautiful cypher monogram for the luxury brand.
5. a coded message or symbol; secret writing
   The artist used a cypher to conceal the meaning of her painting.
6. informal hip-hop performance session
   The local hip-hop group hosted a cypher where rappers could improvise.
7. a person or thing with no significance
   In the context of the story, the character was a cypher with no real influence.
8. a group of three digits (in a number) separated by commas
   The financial report listed the company's revenue as 1,000,000, which is a large cypher.