decoded

word · lemma: decode

Definition

Revealed or interpreted the meaning of something that was hidden, coded, or unclear, such as a message or a signal.

Usage & Nuances

Most common for technology, language, puzzles, or hidden information ('decoded message', 'decoded signal'). Often used in past tense for something that has already been interpreted. Can be used figuratively for understanding complex situations.

Example Sentences

The radio signal was decoded by the scientist.

basic

The secret message was finally decoded.

basic

She decoded the instructions to build the model.

basic

I finally decoded what his strange text meant last night.

natural

All the data was decoded and ready to use.

natural

Her expression was hard to read, but I think I decoded her feelings.

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