Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decipher-a-word

verb
/dɪˈsaɪ.fər/
Definition
to interpret or make sense of a piece of coded or unclear information.
Examples
  • She was able to decipher the ancient text after years of study.
  • The detective worked hard to decipher the mysterious message left at the crime scene.
  • Learning how to decipher complex equations is a key skill in mathematics.
Meaning
Deciphering a word involves translating it from an unclear or coded form into understandable language.
Synonyms
  • decode
  • interpret
  • explain
  • clarify
  • unravel