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deciphering

 

[ dɪˈsaɪfərɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

intelligence

The act of decoding a message, text, or information that is difficult to understand, especially one that is written in code.

Synonyms

decode, decrypt, interpret

Examples of usage

  • Her deciphering of the ancient manuscript revealed a hidden message.
  • The team spent hours deciphering the encrypted data to uncover the truth.
Context #2 | Verb

puzzle

To convert (a text written in code) into normal language or meaningful content; to figure out or solve (a puzzle or mystery).

Synonyms

decode, decrypt, interpret

Examples of usage

  • She was able to decipher the secret code and read the message.
  • The detective worked tirelessly to decipher the clues and solve the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "deciphering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decifração

🇮🇳 डिकोडिंग

🇩🇪 Entschlüsselung

🇮🇩 pembacaan kode

🇺🇦 дешифрування

🇵🇱 deszyfrowanie

🇯🇵 解読 (kaidoku)

🇫🇷 déchiffrement

🇪🇸 descifrado

🇹🇷 deşifre

🇰🇷 해독 (haedok)

🇸🇦 فك التشفير

🇨🇿 dešifrování

🇸🇰 dešifrovanie

🇨🇳 破译 (pòyì)

🇸🇮 dešifriranje

🇮🇸 afkóðun

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გაშიფვრა

🇦🇿 deşifrə

🇲🇽 descifrado

Etymology

The word 'decipher' originated from the Middle French word 'décifrer' meaning 'to decode'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'dis-' (away) and 'ciphrum' (zero, figure). The concept of deciphering has been essential throughout history in fields such as codebreaking, cryptography, and linguistics.

See also: decipherable, decipherer, decipherment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,798, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.