Decoder: meaning, definitions and examples

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decoder

 

[ dษชหˆkoสŠdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decodificador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเค•เฅ‹เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Decoder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dekoder

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะพะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekoder

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcodeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decodificador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถzรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ฝ”๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููƒูƒ ุงู„ุดูุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekodรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekodรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ็ ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekoder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afkรณรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะพะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekoder

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decodificador

Etymology

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.

See also: decodable, decoding.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,444, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.