n.
1.a message written in a secret code
2.a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
3.a quantity of no importance
4.a person of no influence
5.a secret method of writing cipher v.
1.convert ordinary language into code
2.make a mathematical calculation or computation
Idiom of the Day
have two strikes against one
to have two things working against one, to be in a difficult situation
The man already has two strikes against him and it will be very difficult for him to get the job.
