Associations to the word «Decipher»

Wiktionary

DECIPHER, verb. (transitive) To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.
DECIPHER, verb. (transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure.
DECIPHER, verb. (transitive) To find a solution to a problem.

Dictionary definition

DECIPHER, verb. Convert code into ordinary language.
DECIPHER, verb. Read with difficulty; "Can you decipher this letter?"; "The archeologist traced the hieroglyphs".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain