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decrypting

/diˈkrɪptɪŋ/ /ˈdiːkrɪptɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

Examples :

"The student is decrypting the secret code she received from her friend to reveal the hidden message. "
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Related Words

Illustration friend

friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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secret noun

/ˈsiːkɹət/

A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration plain

plain adjective

/pleɪn/

Flat, level.

"The park's path was very plain, a flat, level stretch of gravel. "

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encrypted verb

/ɪnˈkrɪptɪd/ /ɛnˈkrɪptɪd/

To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

"The spy encrypted the message to keep its contents secret from the enemy. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

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message noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"My teacher gave a message to the class about the upcoming exam. "

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coded verb

/ˈkoʊdɪd/ /ˈkoʊɾɪd/

To write software programs.

"I learned to code on an early home computer in the 1980s."

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back noun

/bæk/

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

"Could you please scratch my back?"

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reveal noun

/ɹəˈviːl/

The outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb.

"The carpenter carefully measured the reveal of the window frame before installing the new window. "

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hidden adjective

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/

Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

"hidden treasure; hidden talents"