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Meaning of asymmetric cryptography | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

cryptography in which the key used in decryption is different from that used for encryption.

uncountable

Examples

“One advantage of asymmetric cryptography is that you can exchange data without sharing the ability to read it.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line asymmetric meter asymmetric synthesis asymmetric warfare Asymmetrical asymmetrical spinnaker