Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrypt
verb
/dɪˈkriːpt/
Definition
To convert coded or encrypted data back into its original form.
Examples
- After receiving the encrypted message, the agent needed to decrypt it before he could read its contents.
- The software is capable of decrypting files that were previously protected by a secure code.
Meaning
Decryption is the process of transforming encrypted data into a readable format, allowing the intended recipient to access the information.
Synonyms
- decode
- unravel
- interpret
