decode
Etymology

From de- + code.

Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /dɪˈkəʊd/, /diːˈkəʊd/
Verb

decode (decodes, present participle decoding; simple past and past participle decoded)

  1. To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.
    Synonyms: decipher, decrypt, uncode
    Antonyms: encode, encrypt
    The cryptographer decoded the secret message and sent the result to the officer.
  2. To figure out something difficult to interpret.
    I finally managed to decode the nearly illegible doctor's prescription.
Translations Translations Noun

decode (plural decodes)

  1. (cryptography) A product of decoding
  2. (computing) Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols



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