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codebreaker

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkər/
code · break · er
Plural:codebreakers
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• noun

1

A person who analyzes and deciphers encrypted messages, ciphers, or secret codes without prior knowledge of the key.

Example

"The brilliant codebreaker worked tirelessly at Bletchley Park to decipher the intercepted transmissions."

2

A computer program, machine, or algorithm designed to decrypt encoded data or bypass digital security systems.

Example

"Researchers tested the strength of the new encryption standard against an advanced quantum codebreaker."

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• Nearby Words

code
codebase
codebook
codebreaker
codebreaking
codebtor
coded

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codebreaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codebreaker
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