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)
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With a superior code and decoder in hand, Cain, Xu, and Huang developed ways to pull off the intricate manipulations of the real qubits required to perform calculations, all while keeping them protected.
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Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Smart sudoku, decoder, tic-tac-toe and more.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 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
There’s no word on ICE having a special decoder ring that tracks only the criminals.
—Tressie McMillan Cottom, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decoder
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“Decoder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoder. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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