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Meaning of homomorphic encryption | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of encryption that permits users to perform computations on its encrypted data without first decrypting it.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“In 2010, Nigel P. Smart and Frederik Vercauteren presented a fully homomorphic encryption scheme with smaller key and ciphertext sizes.”

“As mentioned before, homomorphic encryption is adopted in our auction design. Homomorphic encryption is used when there is a requirement to perform certain operations while the inputs are not disclosed.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

homomorphically Homomorphism Homomorphisms homomorphosis homomorphy homomultimer