Synonyms

unscramble

American

[uhn-skram-buhl] / ʌnˈskræm bəl /

verb (used with object)

unscrambled, unscrambling

to bring out of a scrambled condition; reduce to order or intelligibility.
Also to make (a scrambled radio or telephonic message) comprehensible by systematically tuning the receiver to the frequencies used in transmission.

unscramble British

/ ʌnˈskræmbəl /

verb

to resolve from confusion or disorderliness
to restore (a scrambled message) to an intelligible form

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Other Word Forms

unscrambler noun

Etymology

Origin of unscramble

First recorded in 1915–20; un- ² + scramble

Example Sentences

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Infecting smartphones or other gadgets being used for WhatsApp messages meant the content of messages encrypted during transmission could be accessed after they were unscrambled.

From Barron's

They can then effectively ask for a ransom for both unscrambling the data and deleting their copy.

From BBC

DragonForce is a ransomware group known for scrambling victims' data and demanding a ransom is paid to get the key to unscramble it.

From BBC

We may, for instance, receive a text that tells us what the spy is wearing, but it will need to be unscrambled.

From Los Angeles Times

And at this point, it may not be possible as a practical matter to unscramble the eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

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