decode
//dɪˈkoʊd//
Verb
decodeInfinitive
decodePresent tense
decodedPast tense
decodedPast participle
decodingPresent participle
decodesThird-person singular
1
To convert a coded message or signal into intelligible language or form.
The spy was able to decode the secret message.
2
To analyze and interpret something that is difficult to understand.
Scientists are trying to decode the ancient manuscript.
3
To convert digital data from one format to another, especially to extract audio or video from a compressed file.
The software can decode MP3 files into WAV format.