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codebreakers

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkərz/

Meanings
noun
A cryptanalyst, one who decodes messages without the key.

Examples :

"During World War II, codebreakers at Bletchley Park worked tirelessly to decipher secret German messages. "
communication technology computing military job

Related Words

Illustration cryptanalyst

cryptanalyst noun

/ˌkrɪptəˈnæləst/ /ˌkrɪptəˈnælɪst/

An expert in analyzing and breaking codes and ciphers.

"During World War II, a team of cryptanalysts worked tirelessly to decipher enemy messages. "

Illustration secret

secret noun

/ˈsiːkɹət/

A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""

Illustration world

world noun

/wɝld/ /wɵːld/ /wɜːld/

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

"There will always be lovers, till the world’s end."

Illustration decodes

decodes verb

/diːˈkoʊdz/ /dɪˈkoʊdz/

To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

"The spy decodes the secret message to learn the enemy's plans. "

Illustration tirelessly

tirelessly adverb

/ˈtaɪərləslɪ/ /ˈtaɪərləsli/

In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.

"The volunteers worked tirelessly to improve the content."

Illustration worked

worked verb

/wɜːkt/ /wɝkt/

To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

"He’s working in a bar."

Illustration messages

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

Illustration german

german noun

/ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/

A near relative.

"My german is my aunt's son, so he's quite close to me. "

Illustration decipher

decipher noun

/dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/

A decipherment; a decoding.

"After years of research, the archaeologist finally announced a successful decipher of the ancient hieroglyphs. "

Illustration park

park noun

[paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑːk]

An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

"The city park provides a beautiful place for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "