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decoding

noun

Simple meaning

An instance of the translation of something into a form more suitable for later processing.

Pronunciation

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dihkohding

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dɪˈkoʊdɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. An instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: An instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.

Used this way, decoding is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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decoding processaddress decodingdecoding algorithmword decodingdecision decodingiterative decodingdecoding logic

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • decodeverbBase word

    Convert code into ordinary language.

Word family

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  • decodernounPerson or profession

    The kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text.

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