Meaning & use
decode
To convert a coded or unclear message into a form that can be understood.
See it in a sentence
The analyst worked for hours to decode the encrypted message intercepted from the enemy.
Scientists managed to decode the genetic sequence hidden within the ancient sample.
A note on using this word
Decode is the opposite of 'encode'; it can apply to secret codes, signals, or complex information.
Words with a similar meaning
decipher
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Words with an opposite meaning
encode
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