decoding

American  

[dee-koh-ding] / diˈkoʊ dɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or result of extracting meaning or usable information, as from a code, written or spoken symbols, or an electronic signal.

   The device that performs the decoding is called a digital to analog converter.

   Recent decodings of the hieroglyphs at Palenque refer to dates beyond the end of the Mayan calendar.

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adjective

1. relating to the process of extracting meaning or usable information, as from a code or an electronic signal.

   The decoding algorithm will have to discern a valid signal from the noise.

Etymology

Origin of decoding

First recorded in 1895–1900; decod(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; decod(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

This marks a major step forward in decoding how animals achieve their remarkable camouflage.

From Science Daily

By decoding how interoception works, scientists hope to uncover key principles of brain-body communication that could lead to new treatments for disease.

From Science Daily

Although this decoding software was built for this specific project, the team believes it could prove valuable for many other studies.

From Science Daily

These advocates have long been critical of alternative “whole language” approaches that rely heavily on the concept that children are more engaged when they learn to read with less emphasis on decoding words.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a child with disabilities who, as a result of his disabilities, has a difficult time decoding, communicating, understanding.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adaptation
• explanation
• reading
• rendering
• rendition
• transcription
• version