undecipherable
Use Undecipherable in a sentence
fər verb (used with object)
1.
to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
2.
to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics.
3.
to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to decipher a secret message.
4.
Obsolete. to depict; portray.
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decipher (dɪˈsaɪfə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to determine the meaning of (something obscure or illegible) |
| 2. | to convert from code into plain text; decode |
| de'cipherable | |
| —adj | |
| deciphera'bility | |
| —n | |
| de'cipherer | |
| —n | |
| de'cipherment | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Veterans and their families must not be overburdened by useless paperwork and redundant, undecipherable requests for information.
Early handwriting varies in legibility and is sometimes undecipherable.
Including actual data comparisons in a single letter would result in the letter being undecipherable.
Agencies should be careful in the use of these editing tools to ensure that redacted text is absolutely undecipherable.
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