1896, from de- + code. Related: Decoded; decoding.

To convert data by reversing the effect of previous encoding. 2. To interpret a code. 3. [To] convert encoded text into plain text by means of a code. [INFOSEC-99] Note: Decoding does not include deriving plain text by cryptanalysis.

The process in which knowledge of letter–sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, is used to identify written words.

Decode refers to reversing the process of an encoding method. Data that has been encoded for storage or transmission is usually decoded for use and playback. Also see decoder, a device or program that [..]

The process of transferring the form of a file back from ASCII after encoding and transfer.

(v) convert code into ordinary language

Use of a surrogate analyte to define the reaction path to which the solid support was exposed, and hence imply the structure of a member of a combinatorial library or the reaction sequence for its pre [..]

After the processor has fetched part of an instruction, it decodes that part to determine what additional information it needs to do its work. If it needs more data from memory, that data will be read from memory into internal registers. As part of this step, the complete size of the instruction is calculated, and the IP register is updated to poin [..]

To analyse spoken or graphic symbols of a familiar language to ascertain their intended meaning. Using knowledge of the sound/letter correspondences of the English Alphabetic Code for reading. In read [..]