noun
decoder
dih-KOH-duh
Decoder (noun) means a device or program that converts a coded or scrambled signal back into a usable form. Example: “You'll need a satellite decoder box to watch that channel.”
noun
1
A device or program that converts a coded or scrambled signal back into a usable form.
"You'll need a satellite decoder box to watch that channel."
2
A person who works out the meaning of coded messages.
"Wartime decoders played a crucial role in breaking enemy communications."
How to use decoder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA device or person that turns coded signals or messages back into plain form.
Common pairings
satellite decoder
code decoder
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Word forms
- Plural
- decoders
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Etymology
From "decode" + the suffix "-er."
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What does “decoder” mean?
The word “decoder” means a device or program that converts a coded or scrambled signal back into a usable form. In plain terms, a device or person that turns coded signals or messages back into plain form.
How do you pronounce “decoder”?
“Decoder” is pronounced dih-KOH-duh (/dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “decoder” in a sentence?
Here is “decoder” used in a sentence: “You'll need a satellite decoder box to watch that channel.”
What part of speech is “decoder”?
“Decoder” is a noun.
How many meanings does “decoder” have?
“Decoder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or program that converts a coded or scrambled signal back into a usable form.
