plaintext
/ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/
noun
- Unencrypted, readable data or text, especially before it is encoded or after it is decoded.
- The decryption algorithm converted the ciphertext back into plaintext.
- The hacker intercepted the plaintext of the password before it was encrypted.
- When you send a message without encryption, it travels as plaintext over the internet.
- Text without any formatting, such as bold, italics, or special fonts.
- Many programmers prefer to write code in plaintext editors.
- Please submit your essay as plaintext, without any images or fancy fonts.
- The email was sent in plaintext, so it looked very simple.
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