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decoding Synonyms & Antonyms

/dɪˈkəʊdɪŋ(ɡ)/

What Is Another Word for Decoding?

Common synonyms for decoding are decipher. Its opposite is encode.

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Decoding as a Noun

1

An instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.

2

An instance of the translation of something into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.

Decoding as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of decode

2

To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

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3

To figure out something difficult to interpret.

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Decoding in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

decoding (plural decodings)

decoding

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Decoding in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation//dɪˈkəʊdɪŋ(ɡ)//
Syllables1
MeaningAn instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for…
Synonymsdecipher
Antonymsencode
Pluraldecodings

Decoding Pronunciation

Decoding is pronounced //dɪˈkəʊdɪŋ(ɡ)// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Decoding

Is decoding a noun or a verb?

Decoding is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the opposite of decoding?

The opposite of decoding is encode.

What is the plural of decoding?

The plural of decoding is decodings.

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