1. plural of cipherer; people who write, encode, or decode messages using cipher or secret code
Usage: often used in historical or espionage contexts
2. people who perform arithmetic calculations or work with numbers
Usage: archaic or rare usage

Examples

• During World War II, cipherers at Bletchley Park worked tirelessly to break enemy codes.
• The team of cipherers developed new encryption methods to protect classified communications.
• Medieval cipherers used substitution techniques to keep diplomatic messages secret.
• Modern cipherers employ advanced mathematical algorithms in cybersecurity.
• The cipherers decoded the intercepted transmission within hours.