ciphering

[sahy-fer-ing]

ciphering Definition

  • 1the act of doing arithmetic
  • 2to calculate or solve mathematical problems

Using ciphering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ciphering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was busy ciphering the numbers on the board.

  • Example

    She spent hours ciphering the code to unlock the safe.

  • Example

    I need to cipher how much money I have left for the month.

ciphering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ciphering

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Summary: ciphering in Brief

'Ciphering' [sahy-fer-ing] is a verb that means to perform arithmetic calculations or solve mathematical problems. It is often used in academic or technical contexts, such as 'She spent hours ciphering the code to unlock the safe.' Synonyms include 'calculating' and 'computing,' while informal equivalents are 'figuring out' and 'doing math.'