Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decipherability

noun
/dɪˌsaɪ.fər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The quality of being able to be understood or interpreted.
Examples
  • The decipherability of ancient scripts is critical for historians.
  • With modern technology, the decipherability of encrypted communications has improved significantly.
  • The decipherability of his handwriting was questionable at best.
Meaning
Decipherability refers to how easily something, such as a code, message, or text, can be decoded and understood.
Synonyms
  • legibility
  • intelligibility
  • understandability