Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decipherability
noun
/dɪˌsaɪ.fər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
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Definition
The quality of being able to be understood or interpreted.
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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.
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Meaning
Decipherability refers to how easily something, such as a code, message, or text, can be decoded and understood.
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Synonyms
- legibility
- intelligibility
- understandability