Decipher
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪfər/
Decipher (verb)
- to figure out the meaning of a secret code or message.
- to read or understand unclear or messy writing.
- to solve or understand a complex problem or situation.
Examples
- They managed to decipher the ancient script.
- The spy tried to decipher the encrypted message.
Common collocations: decipher a code, decipher a message, decipher handwriting, decipher text, decipher a puzzle