CEFR C1

pgp

noun

Meaning

A program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.

Examples

PGP is often used to encrypt sensitive emails.
Make sure you have PGP installed before sending the confidential files.

Synonyms: encryption software, security protocol

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pgp (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpiː dʒiː ˈpiː/

Definition

A program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.

Examples

PGP is often used to encrypt sensitive emails.
Make sure you have PGP installed before sending the confidential files.

How to Use pgp

use PGP (collocation): to employ the PGP software or protocol — "We use PGP to ensure all our customer data is encrypted."
PGP encryption (collocation): the process of encoding data using PGP — "PGP encryption is considered very secure."

Synonyms of pgp

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