Definition of cipher

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Cipher (n.) A character [0] which, standing by itself, expresses nothing, but when placed at the right hand of a whole number, increases its value tenfold..

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Polygraphy :: Polygraphy (n.) The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same..
Interpret :: Interpret (v. t.) To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech..
Uncipher :: Uncipher (v. t.) To decipher; as, to uncipher a letter..
Cipher :: Cipher (n.) A private alphabet, system of characters, or other mode of writing, contrived for the safe transmission of secrets; also, a writing in such characters..
Decipherer :: Decipherer (n.) One who deciphers.
Deciphering :: Deciphering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Deciphe.
O :: O (n.) A cipher; zero.
Cipher :: Cipher (v. t.) To write in occult characters.
Uncypher :: Uncypher (v. t.) See Uncipher.
Epigraphy :: Epigraphy (n.) The science of inscriptions; the art of engraving inscriptions or of deciphering them.
Cipher :: Cipher (v. t.) To designate by characters.
Cipher :: Cipher (v. t.) To decipher.
Cryptographical :: Cryptographical (a.) Relating to cryptography; written in secret characters or in cipher, or with sympathetic ink..
Cipher :: Cipher (n.) A combination or interweaving of letters, as the initials of a name; a device; a monogram; as, a painter's cipher, an engraver's cipher, etc. The cut represents the initials N. W..
Excuss :: Excuss (v. t.) To inspect; to investigate; to decipher.
Cipherer :: Cipherer (n.) One who ciphers.
Naught :: Naught (adv.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.
Quadrillion :: Quadrillion (n.) According to the French notation, which is followed also upon the Continent and in the United States, a unit with fifteen ciphers annexed; according to the English notation, the number produced by involving a million to the fourth power, or the number represented by a unit with twenty-four ciphers annexed. See the Note under Numeration..
Decillion :: Decillion (n.) According to the English notation, a million involved to the tenth power, or a unit with sixty ciphers annexed; according to the French and American notation, a thousand involved to the eleventh power, or a unit with thirty-three ciphers annexed. [See the Note under Numeration.].
Sextillion :: Sextillion (n.) According to the method of numeration (which is followed also in the United States), the number expressed by a unit with twenty-one ciphers annexed. According to the English method, a million raised to the sixth power, or the number expressed by a unit with thirty-six ciphers annexed. See Numeration..
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