decode
/'di:'koud/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To convert information from a coded or encrypted form back into its original, understandable, or ordinary language or format.
- To interpret or make sense of something complex or unclear.
Usage and Examples
- Verb:
- The cryptographer was able to decode the secret message.
- This software can decode the video file so we can play it.
- It took me a while to decode the professor's complicated instructions.
Advanced Usage
- "to decode a signal": to interpret or convert a transmitted signal.
- The satellite dish will decode the signal from space.
- "to decode behavior": to analyze and understand the meaning behind actions.
- Parents often try to decode their baby's different cries.
Variants and Related Words
- Decoder (n): A person or device that performs decoding.
- The set-top box contains a digital decoder.
- Decoding (n): The process or skill of converting code.
- The decoding of the ancient script was a major breakthrough.
Synonyms
- Decipher: To convert a text written in code into normal language.
- Decrypt: To make a coded or encrypted message readable.
- Interpret: To explain the meaning of information or actions.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
- "Crack the code": This idiom is related in meaning, implying successfully decoding something.
- After hours of study, she finally cracked the code of the puzzle.
Verb
- convert code into ordinary language