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Definition of decoder

decoder

/diːˈkoʊdər/
de · cod · er
Plural:decoders
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• noun

1

An electronic device or computer program that converts encoded signals or data back into their original or intelligible form.

Example

"The television requires a digital decoder to receive the encrypted satellite broadcast."

2

A person who translates or interprets coded messages, ciphers, or complex symbols into plain language.

Example

"She worked as a skilled decoder in the archives, translating nineteenth-century diplomatic telegrams."

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• Rhymes for decoder

• Nearby Words

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decodable
decode
decoder
decolonize
decolorize
decommission

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decoder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decoder
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