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to decode

to decode

51 3.8
To change coded information into normal words
  • verb
  • /dɪˈkoʊd/
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  • The computer can easily decode the encrypted files within minutes.
  • decode words
  • encode and decode
  • ability to decode

Well, let's let's decode both of those euphemisms.

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Examples

  • Miller's book helps librarians and historians decode the material nature of the bound volume.

    Academic text (2012)
  • So how would we even begin to decode or translate a message?

  • How long will it take to decode it?

  • Would you mind coming upstairs, take a look at that report, decode it for me?

  • Many students learn to decode very well and can read words with high accuracy.

    Academic text (2012)
  • What is science if not this eternal quest to decode the operations of nature?

  • In its simplest form, reading is the ability to decode and understand the meaning of written words.

    Academic text (2015)
  • I am pleased to report I have successfully decoded your message.

  • I decoded the letter you sent to Jong-min on May 29th.

  • We just decoded it.

Synonyms

to decipher
vsto decode
80 4.6

To read messy handwriting, faded text, or a code that is hard to understand

focuses specifically on converting formally encoded or encrypted material into readable form
to decrypt
vsto decode
  • Specialized
21 6.6

To change coded writing into readable text

is the broader process of turning coded information into ordinary language

Antonyms

to encode
  • Specialized
52 4.9

To change information into a special code a computer can read or to keep it secret

How Decoded

to crack
  • Jargon
102 8.4
to decode
51 3.8
to decrypt
  • Specialized
21 6.6
to decipher
80 4.6

Surface Forms

decode infinitive
decoded past
decoded past participle
decoding present participle
decodes third person singular

Morphology

decode = code (transparent) = de + code

The meaning is directly recoverable as reversing or undoing the act of coding.

Etymology

The word decode comes from the parts de- 'remove' and code 'secret message', so to decode is to take away the code and make the message readable.