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de·cod·er
(dē-kō′dər)n.
1. One that decodes.
2. A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal to make it interpretable.
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de•cod•er
(diˈkoʊ dər)n.
1. a person who decodes messages or the like.
2. a device for decoding, as an electric or electronic apparatus that transforms input signals into letters, images, etc.
[1915–20]
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Noun | 1. | decoder - the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text intellectual, intellect - a person who uses the mind creatively cryptanalyst, cryptographer, cryptologist - decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms |
2. | decoder - a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks |
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