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Decipher Definition & Meaning

decipher
verb
  1. convert code into ordinary language
  2. read with difficulty; "Can you decipher this letter?"; "The archeologist traced the hieroglyphs"

"Decipher" in song lyrics

See how decipher is used in real songs:

  • "and my flow is sometimes hard to decipher"
    Artists Over Industry — Nose to the Grindstone
  • "when I'm not hoopin you'd better decipher"
    Fu-Schnickens — What's Up Doc?
  • "But I find the cursive writing kinda hard to decipher"
    The Herd — The Metres Gained

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Frequently asked questions

What does decipher mean?
convert code into ordinary language read with difficulty; "Can you decipher this letter?"; "The archeologist traced the hieroglyphs"
What part of speech is decipher?
Decipher is a verb.
How many definitions does decipher have?
Decipher has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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