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to decipher
01
to interpret or understand something that is difficult or unclear
Transitive: to decipher sth
Example
The translator deciphered the text, revealing its true meaning.
Deciphering a map is crucial for navigation in unfamiliar terrain.
She used a dictionary to decipher the unfamiliar words in the letter.
02
to translate a coded or secret message into a readable form
Transitive: to decipher a coded message
Example
The spy worked hard to decipher the encrypted message.
The cryptographer was tasked with deciphering the intercepted communication.
It took the team several days to decipher the secret code.
03
read with difficulty
Transitive: to decipher written text
Example
The teacher had to decipher the student ’s handwriting before grading the paper.
The mechanic tried to decipher the faded serial number on the engine.
She struggled to decipher the doctor ’s handwriting on the prescription.
Example
The translator deciphered the text, revealing its true meaning.
Deciphering a map is crucial for navigation in unfamiliar terrain.
She used a dictionary to decipher the unfamiliar words in the letter.
Students may need to decipher complex scientific texts to grasp the concepts.
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