Chosen-plaintext attack: A method used in cryptanalysis where the attacker can choose arbitrary plaintexts to be encrypted and obtains the corresponding ciphertexts. This capability allows the attacker to gather information that may reveal the encryption key or algorithm characteristics, enhancing their ability to perform further attacks or decode messages.
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