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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
- /dɪˈsaɪfəmənt /
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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
Definitions of decipherment word
- verb with object decipherment to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. 2
- verb with object decipherment to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics. 2
- verb with object decipherment Obsolete. to depict; portray. 2
- noun decipherment The analysis of documents written in ancient languages, where the language is unknown, or knowledge of the language has been lost. 2
- verb with object decipherment to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to decipher a secret message. 0
- noun decipherment Decryption. 0
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Origin of decipherment
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; translation of Middle French déchiffrer. See de-, cipher
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Parts of speech for Decipherment
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decipherment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decipherment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decipherment
noun decipherment
- clarification — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
- illumination — an act or instance of illuminating.
- interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
Antonyms for decipherment
noun decipherment
- misinterpretation — An instance of misinterpreting.
- mistake — an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
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