Definitions

1. verb

to convert (information) into code, especially secret code, for the purpose of concealing its meaning

“The spies were tasked with enciphering the sensitive documents before transmitting them to HQ.”

2. verb

to write or print in a code

“The cryptographer spent hours enciphering the message to protect it from interception.”

3. noun

the process or act of converting (information) into code

“The team worked on the enciphering of the encrypted data.”

4. noun

the code or system used to conceal the meaning of information

“The team used a sophisticated encipher to protect their communications.”