decoder

noun

de·​cod·​er (ˌ)dē-ˈkō-dər 

: one that decodes

especially : an electronic device that converts signals from one form to another (as for unscrambling a television transmission)

Examples of decoder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the decoder is too slow, the quantum processor may improve in theory while still failing in practice because the classical side cannot keep pace. — Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

This is not to say every reporter is marching around with a donkey tattoo and a secret decoder ring from the Democratic National Committee. — Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026

Notably, Gavin researched and built an LED tape DMX decoder, enabling him to use LED tape to highlight sets. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

Released at the tail end of Reaganomics, Carpenter’s most politically forward thriller now feels like a decoder ring for ’80s-era greed, detachment, complacency and ruthlessness. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for decoder

• encoder
• unloader
• coder
• loader
• odor
• odour