Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person skilled in analyzing and deciphering codes and cryptograms: A cryptanalyst is an expert who studies and breaks secret codes, encrypted messages, or ciphers to reveal their original meaning without prior knowledge of the key.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The government hired a talented cryptanalyst to decipher the enemy's secret communications.
  • As a cryptanalyst, her job involves finding weaknesses in encryption algorithms.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a cryptanalyst": To have a profession in code-breaking.
  • He wanted to work as a cryptanalyst for a national security agency.

Variants and Related Words

• Cryptanalysis (n): The art or process of deciphering coded messages without the key.
  • Modern cryptanalysis requires advanced mathematical skills.
• Cryptanalytical (adj): Relating to the methods of cryptanalysis.
  • The report detailed the cryptanalytical techniques used.

Synonyms

• Codebreaker: A person who solves codes.
• Cryptographer: While often a creator of codes, can also refer to someone involved in their analysis. (Note: 'Cryptographer' is a broader term that can include both code-makers and code-breakers.)

Related Phrases

• "To engage in cryptanalysis": To perform the work of breaking codes.
  • The team was tasked to engage in cryptanalysis of the intercepted data.

Noun

1. decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms