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Meaning of digital signature | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A signature within a mathematical scheme for verifying the authenticity of digital messages or documents.

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Examples

“We define an electronic coin as a chain of digital signatures. Each owner transfers the coin to the next by digitally signing a hash of the previous transaction and the public key of the next owner and adding these to the end of the coin.”

CEFR level

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