Word of the Day – June 11, 2026

Digital Signature Algorithm

Acronyms

  • DSA

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun Asymmetric algorithms used for digitally signing data. (used 29 times in citations and controls)
  • Licensed dictionary content
Noun A public key algorithm specified by Digital Signature Standard (DSS) that uses asymmetric algorithms for digitally signing data. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun Procedure that appends data to, or performs a cryptographic transformation of, a data unit. The appended data or cryptographic transformation allows reception of the data unit and protects against forgery, e.g., by the recipient. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural Digital Signature Algorithms
Plural Possessive Digital Signature Algorithms'
Possessive Digital Signature Algorithm's

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