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decoding

 

[ dɪˈkəʊdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication

The process of converting encoded data or information into a form that can be easily understood by a human.

Synonyms

deciphering, interpreting, translating

Examples of usage

  • Decoding messages sent in Morse code requires knowledge of the code's patterns.
  • After years of research, scientists finally succeeded in decoding the ancient hieroglyphics.
  • Decoding encrypted messages is a crucial skill in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Children develop decoding skills as they learn to read and interpret written language.
  • AI technology plays a significant role in automating the decoding process for large datasets.

Translations

Translations of the word "decoding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decodificação

🇮🇳 डिकोडिंग

🇩🇪 Dekodierung

🇮🇩 dekode

🇺🇦 декодування

🇵🇱 dekodowanie

🇯🇵 デコード

🇫🇷 décodage

🇪🇸 decodificación

🇹🇷 kod çözme

🇰🇷 디코딩

🇸🇦 فك التشفير

🇨🇿 dekódování

🇸🇰 dekódovanie

🇨🇳 解码

🇸🇮 dekodiranje

🇮🇸 afkóðun

🇰🇿 декодтау

🇬🇪 გაშიფვრა

🇦🇿 dekodlama

🇲🇽 decodificación

Etymology

The term 'decoding' originates from the Latin word 'decodificare', which means 'to decipher'. The concept of decoding has been integral to various fields such as cryptography, linguistics, and communication. In the context of communication theory, decoding refers to the process of interpreting a message by a receiver after it has been encoded by a sender. Over time, advancements in technology have led to more sophisticated methods of decoding information, particularly in the digital age.

See also: decodable, decoder.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,139, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.