Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decoder
noun
/dɪˈkoʊdər/
Definition
A device or program that converts coded data into a format that can be easily understood.
Examples
- The decoder translated the encoded message back into clear text.
- Without the decoder, we wouldn’t be able to watch the encrypted television programs.
- The software acts as a decoder for the compressed audio files.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a decoder is anything that translates or interprets information from one form to another, making it accessible.
Synonyms
- Interpreter
- Transcoder
- Translator
- Decompressor
