noun a word that is used only for a particular occasion or purpose
adverb not at the present time; not now
In computer science, a nonce is a random or pseudo-random number issued in an authentication protocol to ensure that old communications cannot be reused in replay attacks.
In cryptography, a nonce is a number used only once in a cryptographic communication to prevent replay attacks.
In network security, a nonce is often used in encryption protocols to add randomness to the encryption process and prevent predictable patterns that could be exploited by attackers.
In blockchain technology, a nonce is a value included in a block that, when hashed along with the rest of the block, produces a hash that meets the difficulty target set by the network.
In writing, 'nonce' is used to refer to a word or phrase that is coined for a particular occasion and not expected to be used again.
In psychology, 'nonce' can refer to a single-use experiment or procedure designed for a specific purpose.
In computer science, 'nonce' is often used in cryptography to refer to a number or bit string used only once in a cryptographic communication.
In linguistics, 'nonce' is used to describe a word or phrase created for a specific instance or context and not part of the regular vocabulary.