English Explanatory Dictionary

decode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.
  2. To figure out something difficult to interpret.
noun
  1. A product of decoding
  2. Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols

Pronunciation

/dɪˈkəʊd/ /diːˈkəʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decode.wav

Word forms

decode decodes decoding decoded

Etymology

From de- + code.

Synonyms

decipher decrypt uncode

Antonyms

encode encrypt

Derived words

codec decodability decodable decoder misdecode nondecoded redecode undecoded
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