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Meaning of S-box | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈɛsˌbɒks/

Definitions

A basic component of symmetric-key algorithms, which performs substitution, transforming one set of bits into another.

Examples

“In block ciphers, S-boxes are typically used to obscure the relationship between the key and the ciphertext.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

S-bucks s-commerce S-curve s-e-x S-expression S-factor