1. the process of doing arithmetic calculations
Usage: somewhat archaic
2. the process of converting information into code or solving coded messages

1. present participle of cipher: doing arithmetic calculations
Usage: somewhat archaic
2. present participle of cipher: converting information into code or decoding messages

Examples

• The students spent the morning ciphering math problems.
• She was good at ciphering and could solve complex equations quickly.
• The spy was skilled at ciphering secret messages.
• Ciphering the enemy’s communications took hours of careful work.
• Old schoolbooks often included lessons on ciphering.
• The cryptographer was ciphering the intercepted transmission.
• He learned ciphering from his grandfather who was a bookkeeper.