Meaning of the word ciphers in English
What does ciphers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ciphers
US /ˈsaɪfərz/
UK /ˈsaɪfəz/
Plural Noun
1.
secret or disguised ways of writing; codes
Example:
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Ancient civilizations used complex ciphers to protect their messages.
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Breaking these ciphers required advanced mathematical skills.
2.
persons or things of no importance
Example:
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Without him, the rest of us are mere ciphers.
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They were treated as ciphers in the grand scheme of things.