decipher

verb
UK: /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/
US: /dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ/

  1. To succeed in understanding something obscure or difficult to read or understand.

    1. I can't decipher his handwriting at all, it is a total mess.
    2. The detective worked tirelessly to decipher the complex code left by the criminal.

  2. To discover the meaning of something hidden or not easily understood.

    1. Can you decipher what this old map says about the treasure?
    2. Experts are working to decipher the ancient inscription found at the archaeological site.

Synonyms

decode interpret understand translate unravel fathom make out solve
decipher adjective

  1. Having been decoded or understood.

    1. The decipher message revealed the enemy's plans.
    2. Once the puzzle was decipher, the reward was granted immediately to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decipher" in English means: To succeed in understanding something obscure or difficult to read or understand., To discover the meaning of something hidden or not easily understood..

The phonetic transcription of "decipher" is /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/ in British English and /dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decipher": decode, interpret, understand, translate, unravel, fathom, make out, solve.

Example usage of "decipher": "I can't decipher his handwriting at all, it is a total mess.". More examples on the page.