decoding

[dee-kohd]

de·code

[dee-kohd] verb, de·cod·ed, de·cod·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to translate (data or a message) from a code into the original language or form.
2.
to extract meaning from (spoken or written symbols).
3.
Television. to unscramble (an electronic signal) so as to provide a video picture for cable subscribers.
verb (used without object)
4.
to work at decoding.

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Decoding is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1895–1900; de- + code
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decoding

noun
the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text; "a secret key or password is required for decryption" 
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