See Also: decode(dictionary)
decode(dictionary)

decode (oh)



to discover the meaning of a message written in a code (=a set of secret signs or letters)
-synonym decipher decipher
if a computer decodes data, it receives it and changes it into a form that can be used by the computer or understood by a person
-opposite encode encode
::The software decodes the information embedded in the satellite broadcasts.
to receive electronic or digital signals and change them into a picture and sound for a television or radio
-opposite encode encode
::decoding boxes for your TV set
technical to understand the meaning of a word rather than use a word to express meaning
-opposite encode encode