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:
Ancient civilizations used complex ciphers to protect their messages.
Breaking these ciphers required advanced mathematical skills.
2.

persons or things of no importance

Example:
Without him, the rest of us are mere ciphers.
They were treated as ciphers in the grand scheme of things.