decode

== English == === Etymology === From de- + code. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈkəʊd/, /diːˈkəʊd/ Rhymes: -əʊd === Verb === decode (third-person singular simple present decodes, present participle decoding, simple past and past participle decoded) To convert from an encrypted form to plain text. Synonyms: decipher, decrypt, uncode Antonyms: encode, encrypt To figure out something difficult to interpret. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === decode (plural decodes) (cryptography) A product of decoding (computing) Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols