Decoder: meaning, definitions and examples
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decoder
[ dษชหkoสdษr ]
data processing
A device or system that converts coded data into its original form.
Synonyms
converter, decrypter, translator
Examples of usage
- The decoder translated the encrypted message into plain text.
- The video decoder converted the digital signal into a viewable image.
television
A device that converts broadcast signals into pictures and sound.
Synonyms
receiver, set-top box
Examples of usage
- The cable decoder allows you to watch premium channels.
- The satellite decoder receives signals from the satellite and displays them on the TV.
genetics
A molecule that recognizes a specific sequence of nucleotide bases and binds to it.
Synonyms
binding protein, recognition molecule
Examples of usage
- The DNA decoder helps in identifying genetic mutations.
- The ribosome acts as a decoder during protein synthesis.
Translations
Translations of the word "decoder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น decodificador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคเฅเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Decoder
๐ฎ๐ฉ dekoder
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะบะพะดะตั
๐ต๐ฑ dekoder
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcodeur
๐ช๐ธ decodificador
๐น๐ท รงรถzรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ฝ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููู ุงูุดูุฑุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ dekodรฉr
๐ธ๐ฐ dekodรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃ็ ๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ dekoder
๐ฎ๐ธ afkรณรฐari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะบะพะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dekoder
๐ฒ๐ฝ decodificador
Word origin
The word 'decoder' originated from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'down, off, away, from' and 'code' which refers to a system of signals or symbols used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages. The term was first used in the early 20th century in the context of telecommunications and data processing.