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Meaning of one-time pad | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of encryption where each bit or character from the plaintext is encrypted by a modular addition with a bit or character from a secret random key (or pad) of the same length as the plaintext.

Examples

“One-time pads have been proven to be impossible to crack if used correctly.”

CEFR level

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

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