decoder
dɪˈkoʊdər
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Definition of decoder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.device that converts signals or data into a readable formTECH.
  • The decoder in the TV set translates digital signals into images.
converter interpreter
2.
computingTECH.program that translates encoded data back into its original formatTECH.
  • He used a decoder to access the encrypted files.
converter translator
3.
cryptographyTECH.person who decodes secret messagesTECH.
  • The decoder cracked the enemy's code.
cryptanalyst cryptographer
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    device that converts signals or data into a readable form

Expressions with decoder

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device or program that changes signals to and from another form
The video stream needs a coder-decoder to play properly.
device that changes encoded digital TV signal into picture and sound
The old television needs a digital decoder to receive the new channels.

Origin of decoder

Latin, decodere (to decode)

Examples of decoder in a sentence

  • A new decoder was installed to improve signal reception.
  • The decoder was essential for reading the data.
  • She installed a decoder to watch the video.
  • The decoder revealed the hidden message.
  • She worked as a decoder for the agency.

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  1. French:décodeur, cryptanalyste, ...
  2. German:Decoder, Entschlüssler, ...
  3. Italian:decodificatore, criptoanalista, ...
  4. Spanish:decodificador, descifrador, ...
  5. Portuguese:decodificador, decifrador, ...
  6. Chinese:解码器, 解码程序, ...
  7. Japanese:デコーダー, コード変換器, ...
  8. Arabic:جِهَاز فَكّ التَّشْفِير, مُفَكِّك الشِّفْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַעְנֵחַ, מְפַעְנֵחַ קוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:декодер, расшифровщик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:декодер, розшифровувач, ...
  12. Hindi:डिकोडर, कोड परिवर्तक, ...
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