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mode of operation

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mode of operation

In cryptography, an algorithm used in conjunction with a block cipher that makes up the complete encryption algorithm. For example, DES-ECB uses the Data Encryption Standard (DES) block cipher and the electronic code book (ECB) mode of operation. See electronic code book, counter mode, CBC, cryptography and block cipher.



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Is not their mode of operation on this wise-- the sense which is concerned with the quality of hardness is necessarily concerned also with the quality of softness, and only intimates to the soul that the same thing is felt to be both hard and soft?
 
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