1
as in decrypting
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the agents worked into the night to decode the intercepted message from the enemy spy
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2
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of
I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people
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Recent Examples of decoding
IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2019
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The Heston 60 includes both Dolby Atmos and DTS-X decoding in its audio format support, as well as playback of the SBC, LC3, AAC Mpeg4, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis and WMA/WMA9 audio file formats.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Finally, Krasa and his colleagues tried decoding more complex phrases without explicit cues.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Aug. 2025
If that wasn't enough, the technology could also be used to increase hardware security, detect anomalies in wireless communications, and improve radar target tracking and radio signal decoding.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
If the James Webb Space Telescope's expertise is decoding the intricacies of an ancient star, SPHEREx's expertise is mapping out all the stuff around the star.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Remarkably, such multicellular species were not the first creatures capable of decoding their environment.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
So much of it is about trying to intuit the story, not just decoding information.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
That is, an emerging set of players is looking to evolve the way beauty and wellness products are sold — from bringing text-to-buy back to making overstock sexy to decoding the next generation of beauty-tech products and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Berlekamp was also the coinventor of the Berlekamp-Welch algorithm and the Berlekamp-Massey algorithms, both used for efficient decoding of Reed-Solomon codes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2019
Noun
The team says decoding how eels navigate diverse and challenging spaces could lead to the development of highly adaptable robots capable of performing complex tasks in different environments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The Heston 60 includes both Dolby Atmos and DTS-X decoding in its audio format support, as well as playback of the SBC, LC3, AAC Mpeg4, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis and WMA/WMA9 audio file formats.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Finally, Krasa and his colleagues tried decoding more complex phrases without explicit cues.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Aug. 2025
If that wasn't enough, the technology could also be used to increase hardware security, detect anomalies in wireless communications, and improve radar target tracking and radio signal decoding.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
If the James Webb Space Telescope's expertise is decoding the intricacies of an ancient star, SPHEREx's expertise is mapping out all the stuff around the star.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Remarkably, such multicellular species were not the first creatures capable of decoding their environment.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
So much of it is about trying to intuit the story, not just decoding information.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
That is, an emerging set of players is looking to evolve the way beauty and wellness products are sold — from bringing text-to-buy back to making overstock sexy to decoding the next generation of beauty-tech products and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoding
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For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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In July, a judge said Decarlos Brown might not be mentally capable of understanding previous charges against him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters And OpenAI in June showcased an intelligent voice assistant mode for ChatGPT that has fluid translation built in as one of many features.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The outlets reported that the affidavit said Cobos-Martinez and Nagamallaiah got into a disagreement over a translation issue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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These applications include physical AI data curation and annotation, robot reasoning and video analytics for AI agents.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Separate from the policies, there are hundreds of examples, notes, and annotations that reflect teams grappling with different hypothetical scenarios.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Carla and Pedro are struggling to explain the horrific events to their kids and have a hard time comprehending what happened themselves.—
Jake Lubbehusen,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The broadcast will feature analysis from former MLB player and Ripken Baseball co-founder Bill Ripken alongside play-by-play announcer Zach Bigley.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apparently without recognizing the irony, the same AI companies who steal our work to build their models have complained vociferously about China’s theft of their IP for DeepSeekAI.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Decoding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoding. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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