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decode

/diːˈkoʊd/
de · code diː · ˈkoʊd
English Definition
v. to convert a coded message into understandable language
中文释义
解码
Significado en Español
descifrar, decodificar
한국어 뜻
해독하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải mã
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Example Sentence

Analysts tried to decode the secret message.

分析人员试图破译这条秘密信息。

Synonyms
decipher translate interpret
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “decode”:

  1. A encrypt
  2. B decipher
  3. C encode
  4. D conceal
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B — decipher. “decode” means v. to convert a coded message into understandable language

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The spy worked hard all night to ______ the secret enemy message.

  1. A decode
  2. B scramble
  3. C encode
  4. D hide
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A — decode. “decode” means v. to convert a coded message into understandable language

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Common questions about “decode”

What does “decode” mean?

decode — v. to convert a coded message into understandable language. In Chinese: 解码.

How do you pronounce “decode”?

decode is pronounced /diːˈkoʊd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · code.

How do you use “decode” in a sentence?

Analysts tried to decode the secret message. (分析人员试图破译这条秘密信息。)

What are synonyms for “decode”?

decipher, translate, interpret — all close in meaning to decode (v. to convert a coded message into understandable language).

Is “decode” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. decode appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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