Decode definition

To convert (data) by removing or reversing previously applied electronic code.

To reverse a previously used encoding process. Typically, binary data gets encoded so that the human eye can at least register it. Binary Data is encoded into a “readable” format so that it can be transmitted by text-based protocols such as SMTP (email) or HTTP (Web).

(cryptography) A product of decoding.

(computing) Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols.

To figure out something difficult to interpret.

To convert from code into plaintext.

To convert from a scrambled electronic signal into an interpretable one.

To extract the underlying meaning from.

To translate (a coded message) into ordinary language.