Definitions
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- noun one who studies
cryptology
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- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
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Examples
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In 1960, Mr. Jones joined the CIA after six years with the National Security Agency, where he was a cryptologist.
Norman A. Jones, CIA officer Post 2011
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She followed in the path of her uncle, a retired Navy cryptologist.
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I'm no cryptologist, but this, roughly translated, says that Obama won't prosecute WikiLeaks -- or declare them a terrorist organization, as King has suggested -- because he doesn't believe in American exceptionalism.
Right wing's latest argument: WikiLeaks scandal proves Obama is un-American Adam Serwer 2010
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A Navy cryptologist independently confirmed Gaddy's interpretation.
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Unfortunately for the senator, Stephanie, an NSA cryptologist, had ferreted out a security breach that led directly back to the senator.
Risk No Secrets Cindy Gerard 2010
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A Navy cryptologist independently confirmed Gaddy's interpretation.
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Spader, a cryptologist who used to work for SETI, is sent to investigate.
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Unfortunately for the senator, Stephanie, an NSA cryptologist, had ferreted out a security breach that led directly back to the senator.
Risk No Secrets Cindy Gerard 2010
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Howard and Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman are stymied by the prospect of letting loose with enough historical detail to give the actions of Langdon and police cryptologist Sophie Neveu (a reserved Audrey Tautou) more personal weight.
“The Da Vinci Code” a dreary hunt with no treasure » Scene-Stealers 2006
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Alethea Kontis: In No Regrets, your heroine is a genius cryptologist and your hero is a Delta Force operative–do you have a background in military or math or ancient history?
Genre Chick Interview: Shannon K. Butcher princessalethea 2008
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