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deciphering Meaning & Definition

What Does Deciphering Mean?

Deciphering is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of decipher. As a noun, it means decipherment.

Deciphering Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of decipher

Deciphering as a Noun

  1. decipherment

Verb

  1. To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.
  2. To read text that is almost illegible or obscure.
  3. To find a solution to a problem.

Synonyms of Deciphering

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Word Forms & Grammar

deciphering

deciphering (plural decipherings)

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