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decode definition

de·code (dē kōd′, dē′-)

transitive verb decoded -·cod′ed, decoding -·cod′·ing

  1. to translate (a coded message) into ordinary language
  2. to convert (data) by removing or reversing previously applied electronic code

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decode Usage Examples

Object

  • message: Step 3 is to decode the messages from the carriers.

Modifies a noun

  • genetics: Sir John had been on the board of directors of deCODE genetics, from 1997-2004.

Modifying Another Word

  • just: The special set-top box is quite " stupid " ; it just decodes the MPEG streams.

Used with why or when

  • what: Yes, well I feel that it took me along time to decode what was going on.
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