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deciphering

/dɪˈsaɪfərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deciphering mean?

verb

The process of interpreting or understanding a coded message or text. The act of working out the meaning of something that is difficult to understand.

Example

"The team spent hours deciphering the ancient hieroglyphics."

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