Caesar cipher

Pronunciation: /ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/

The English word “Caesar cipher” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A simple form of encryption in which each letter in the plaintext is shifted through the alphabet a number of positions (for example A→D, B→E, C→F, etc.).

From its supposed use by Julius Caesar to communicate with his generals.

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