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decodable

[ dɪˈkoʊdəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

education

Capable of being decoded or interpreted. Refers to something that can be understood or deciphered, especially in the context of reading or language.

Synonyms

comprehensible, interpretable, understandable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
decodable	Used when referring to text or code that can be read and understood after some effort or with the right skills. The encrypted message is decodable with the right key. This programming language is designed to be easily decodable by both humans and machines.
understandable	Used when referring to something that can be understood, often implying that it is presented in a way that is clear to the audience. The teacher made the complex topic quite understandable for the students. Given the circumstances, his frustration was understandable.
interpretable	Used when something can be meaningfully analyzed or translated, often within a specific context or set of rules. The data needs to be in an interpretable format for the analysis. Her ambiguous statement was interpretable in multiple ways.
comprehensible	Used when describing something that can be easily understood by most people. The manual is written in a comprehensible manner. His explanation was clear and comprehensible.

Examples of usage

Her handwriting was not very clear, but the message was still decodable.
The teacher used decodable books to help the students improve their reading skills.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

technology

A type of code used in encryption or data transmission that can be easily decoded.

Synonyms

cipher, code, key.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
decodable	Used to describe something that can be interpreted or understood, especially when referring to encoded messages or text. The message was decodable only by those who knew the secret key. This document is decodable using the software provided.
code	General term for any system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, particularly for secrecy or brevity. Also used in computing to describe programming languages. The secret agent sent a message in code to avoid interception. Learning to write code is an essential skill for modern programmers.
cipher	Refers to a method of transforming text to conceal its meaning; often used in cryptographic contexts or when discussing secret codes. The letter was written in a complex cipher that only the spy could understand. They used a cipher to secure their communications.
key	Refers to a piece of information or a tool used to decode a cipher or code; essential for interpreting encrypted messages. Can also mean a crucial or necessary element in various contexts. Without the key, it's impossible to decode the encrypted message. Knowledge of the algorithm is key to cracking the code.

Examples of usage

The security breach was due to a vulnerability in the decodable algorithm.
Make sure to use a strong decodable for transmitting sensitive information.

Translations

Translations of the word "decodable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decodificável

🇮🇳 डिकोडेबल

🇩🇪 entzifferbar

🇮🇩 terdekripsi

🇺🇦 декодований

🇵🇱 dekodowalny

🇯🇵 デコード可能な

🇫🇷 décodable

🇪🇸 decodificable

🇹🇷 çözülebilir

🇰🇷 디코딩 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للفك

🇨🇿 dešifrovatelný

🇸🇰 dekódovateľný

🇨🇳 可解码

🇸🇮 dešifriran

🇮🇸 afkóðanlegur

🇰🇿 декодталған

🇬🇪 გაშიფრული

🇦🇿 dekodlaşdırıla bilən

🇲🇽 decodificable

Etymology

The word 'decodable' originated from the combination of 'decode' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the mid-20th century in the context of cryptography and later expanded to include the ability to interpret or understand information. The term is commonly used in education and technology to describe information that can be easily understood or deciphered.