decipher
verb (used with object)
to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.).
deciphering
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present participleof decipher.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Nor is there anything inherently noble about making employees spend eight hours deciphering orders shouted through crackling speakers while the ice-cream machine is down and a small diplomatic crisis is unfolding in the PlayPlace.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
Come early to mingle with the cast, in character, of course, who may or may not need your help in deciphering some puzzles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The bots also weren’t great at deciphering things like maps.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
But he doesn’t routinely recommend male prenatals, he said, citing limited studies for men, unlike for women, as well as challenges deciphering between brands in an industry not vigorously regulated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
As the courses progress, when she is not distracted by the astounding quality of the food, Celia makes a game of deciphering the relationships between the guests.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
