Die Verschlüsselung
Example: Die Verschlüsselung schützt unsere Daten vor unbefugtem Zugriff.
Definition
"Die Verschlüsselung" refers to the process or method of converting information or data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access. It is commonly used in computing and communication to protect sensitive information from being intercepted or understood by unintended parties.
Etymology
The word "die Verschlüsselung" comes from the German verb "verschlüsseln," meaning 'to encrypt' or 'to encode.' It is formed by the prefix 'ver-' indicating transformation, and 'Schlüssel,' meaning 'key,' reflecting the concept of locking or securing information with a key. Did you know? The term illustrates how 'keys' are fundamental to protecting data, much like physical keys protect doors.
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"Die Verschlüsselung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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