Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decode

verb
/dɪˈkoʊd/
Definition
To convert coded data into a readable format.
Examples
  • The computer can decode the encrypted message.
  • After he learned the code, it was easy to decode the clues.
  • She used a key to decode the secret language.
Meaning
Decoding is the process of translating encoded information back into its original form, making it understandable.
Synonyms
  • Interpret
  • Decrypt
  • Unravel
  • Clarify