Decryption

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈkɹɪptˈaɪˌɑn/

Decryption (noun)

  1. The process of changing coded information back into readable form.
  2. The act of solving how a message was coded so its original meaning can be understood.

Examples

  • Decryption reveals the hidden message for anyone who has the key.
  • The team used decryption to unlock secret text from the file.