homomorphic encryption

noun

A form of encryption that permits users to perform computations on its encrypted data without first decrypting it.

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Meanings

nounhomomorphic encryption (usually uncountable, plural homomorphic encryptions)

plural homomorphic encryptions

  1. uncountableusuallycomputingA form of encryption that permits users to perform computations on its encrypted data without first decrypting it.

    In 2010, Nigel P. Smart and Frederik Vercauteren presented a fully homomorphic encryption scheme with smaller key and ciphertext sizes.

    2014, Xun Yi, Russell Paulet, Elisa Bertino, Homomorphic Encryption and Applications, Springer, →ISBN, page 50
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    As mentioned before, homomorphic encryption is adopted in our auction design. Homomorphic encryption is used when there is a requirement to perform certain operations while the inputs are not disclosed.

    2020, Haya Shajaiah, Ahmed Abdelhadi, Charles Clancy, Performance and Security for the Internet of Things […] , McGraw Hill, →ISBN, page 101
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