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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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.
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Each tasted different from the other, and after looking at the decoder, even more flavors began to come forward, like buttery toffee, juicy peach, and red wine.
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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
Each tasted different from the other, and after looking at the decoder, even more flavors began to come forward, like buttery toffee, juicy peach, and red wine.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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