chiffre

/ʃiːfər/

Definitions

1. noun

a cipher or code

“The government used a chiffre to hide their communication from the enemy.”

2. noun

a number, especially a large one

“The company’s chiffre for the past year is impressive, with a revenue of over $1 billion.”

3. noun

a figure, especially a large one

“The chiffre of the Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.”

Synonyms

  • cipher
  • code

Antonyms

  • clear text
  • plaintext