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de·code [ dee kṓd ] (past and past participle de·cod·ed, present participle de·cod·ing, 3rd person present singular de·codes)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. decipher code: to transform an encoded message into an understandable form

2. transform electronic signal for use: to transform an electronic signal into a usable form

3. find meaning of indirect language: to find the direct meaning of cryptic or indirect language

4. discover underlying meaning of image: to understand the underlying meaning of something such as a painting


de·cod·a·ble adjective
de·cod·er noun
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