decode
Decode (verb) means to convert something coded or encrypted back into ordinary, understandable form. Example: “The software decodes the audio file for playback.”
How to use decode
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn coded information back into plain, readable form, or to figure out a hidden meaning.
Word forms
decoded past tense, decodes plural, decodes singular
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The software _____ the audio file for playback.
Etymology
From "de-" + "code," meaning "to undo a code."
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Rhymes for decode
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What does “decode” mean?
The word “decode” means to convert something coded or encrypted back into ordinary, understandable form. In plain terms, to turn coded information back into plain, readable form, or to figure out a hidden meaning.
How do you pronounce “decode”?
“Decode” is pronounced dih-KOHD (/dɪˈkəʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “decode” in a sentence?
Here is “decode” used in a sentence: “The software decodes the audio file for playback.”
What part of speech is “decode”?
“Decode” is a verb.
How many meanings does “decode” have?
“Decode” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to convert something coded or encrypted back into ordinary, understandable form.