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de·ci·pher  (d-sfr)
tr.v. de·ci·phered, de·ci·pher·ing, de·ci·phers
1. To read or interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter). See Synonyms at solve.
2. To convert from a code or cipher to plain text; decode.
de·cipher·a·ble adj.
de·cipher·er n.
de·cipher·ment n.
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Adj.1.deciphered - converted from cryptic to intelligible language
undeciphered - not deciphered; "Linear A is still undeciphered"
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Champollion deciphered the wrinkled granite hieroglyphics.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
The left hand stumbled slowly and painfully across the paper, and it was with extreme difficulty that we deciphered the scrawl.
The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context
Of these hairs (as I had always a mechanical genius) I likewise made a neat little purse, about five feet long, with her majesty's name deciphered in gold letters, which I gave to Glumdalclitch, by the queen's consent.
Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context
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