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decrypt

/dɪˈkrɪpt/ verb · British & US
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What does decrypt mean?

verb

To convert encrypted data into plaintext, or to decipher a secret message. To remove a password or other protection from a computer file or program.

Example

"The cryptographer was able to decrypt the message and reveal the hidden code."

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