decode

Meaning

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

Opposite of

encode, encrypt

Synonyms

decipher

decrypt

interpret

translate

work out

fathom

interpretation

puzzle out

reveal

solve

uncover

unfold

unhide

unscramble

decryptment

code translation

decypher

construe

decoding

decryption

demode

Translations

décoder

entschlüsseln

decodificare

αποκρυπτογραφώ

descodificar

déchiffrer

decodieren

décrypter

decifrar

decoderen

descifrar

decifrare

decrittare

entziffern

descodificar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈkəʊd/

Etymology

From de- + code.