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Decrypt

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Also known as: decryption, unscramble, decipher

Last updated September 16, 2026

Definition

To decrypt is to turn ciphertext back into readable data with the correct key. Without that key, well-designed encryption should stay unreadable.

Real-World Example

Unlocking a phone decrypts the disk so apps can read your photos; locking it encrypts them again.

References

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