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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The researchers first worked to unscramble the signals from Mr. Oskam’s brain.

From NewsForKids.net • May 30, 2023

Even the operator of the app cannot unscramble messages as they pass across systems - they can be decrypted only by the people in the chat.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Alice keeps those factors as her private key, which enables her to quickly unscramble Bob’s message.

From Science Magazine • May 5, 2022

My eyes could barely unscramble what they saw.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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