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decoded

 

[ dɪˈkoʊdɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

communication process

Decoded refers to the process of converting coded information into a comprehensible format. This term is often used in the context of data interpretation, whereby encrypted messages or signals are transformed back into their original form.

Synonyms

interpreted, translated, unraveled

Examples of usage

  • The computer decoded the encrypted message.
  • She decoded the secret language used by the children.
  • The system can decode various formats of data.
  • He decoded the radio signals to understand the broadcast.
Context #2 | Adjective

information clarity

When something is described as decoded, it means that it has been processed to remove confusion or obscurity, making it understandable for the intended audience.

Synonyms

clear, revealed, understood

Examples of usage

  • The decoded instructions were easy to follow.
  • After being decoded, the message was clear.
  • The data was decoded, revealing important insights.

Translations

Translations of the word "decoded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decodificado

🇮🇳 डिकोडेड

🇩🇪 decodiert

🇮🇩 terdecode

🇺🇦 декодований

🇵🇱 zdekodowany

🇯🇵 デコードされた

🇫🇷 décodé

🇪🇸 decodificado

🇹🇷 çözümlenmiş

🇰🇷 디코딩된

🇸🇦 تم فك تشفيره

🇨🇿 dekódovaný

🇸🇰 dekódovaný

🇨🇳 解码的

🇸🇮 dekodiran

🇮🇸 afkóðaður

🇰🇿 декодталған

🇬🇪 დეკოდირებული

🇦🇿 dekodlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 decodificado

Etymology

The term 'decode' originates from the prefix 'de-', which means removal or reversal, combined with 'code,' which stems from the Latin word 'codex,' referring to a system of writing. The use of 'decode' in English can be traced back to the early 20th century, particularly as technologies for communication and data processing advanced. It became especially relevant during wartime when coded messages were commonly used to maintain secrecy. In modern contexts, decoding extends beyond military communication to encompass various forms of media, encryption, and data analysis. As digital communication evolved with the internet and computer technologies, the concept of decoding has become vital in cybersecurity, cryptography, and data retrieval processes, marking its importance in information exchange today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,771, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.