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de·ci·pher
 decipher
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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deciphers, deciphering, deciphered |
| definition 1: |
to change from a code into ordinary language.
An expert deciphered the messages written in code.- synonyms:
- decode
- similar words:
- interpret
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| definition 2: |
to figure out the meaning of, when the handwriting is bad or the use of words is not clear.
Your handwriting is so tiny I can't decipher it.- synonyms:
- interpret
- similar words:
- comprehend, read, understand, unravel
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| related words: |
crack, penetrate |
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| derivations: |
decipherable (adj.), decipherability (n.), decipherer (n.) |
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