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deciphered

 

[ dɪˈsaɪfərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decode message

To decipher means to convert a coded message or text into a readable form. This process often involves analyzing symbols, letters, or numbers to uncover the original meaning. Deciphering can apply to written texts, languages, or even complex codes.

Synonyms

decode, interpret, translate

Examples of usage

  • The spy was tasked with deciphering the enemy's intercepted communications.
  • She was able to decipher the ancient script after years of study.
  • The linguist worked on deciphering the lost language from the inscriptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "deciphered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decifrado

🇮🇳 व्याख्यायित

🇩🇪 entschlüsselt

🇮🇩 didekripsi

🇺🇦 дешифровано

🇵🇱 odszyfrowano

🇯🇵 解読された

🇫🇷 déchiffré

🇪🇸 descifrado

🇹🇷 şifre çözülmüş

🇰🇷 해독된

🇸🇦 تم فك تشفيره

🇨🇿 dešifrováno

🇸🇰 dešifrované

🇨🇳 解密

🇸🇮 dešifrirano

🇮🇸 afkóðað

🇰🇿 дешифрленді

🇬🇪 დეშიფრირებული

🇦🇿 deşifrə edilmiş

🇲🇽 descifrado

Etymology

The word 'decipher' originates from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle French word 'deciffrer', which itself comes from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'down, away' and 'chiffrer' meaning 'to put in figures, to look at as a code'. Initially used in contexts related to reading numbers or codes, it evolved to encompass broader meanings of interpreting or making sense of complex texts or messages. As communication methods advanced, the term began to be applied to various fields, including cryptography and linguistics, where the need to interpret coded languages and messages became increasingly relevant.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,987, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.