Past tense of decode; converted coded or encrypted information back into understandable form; interpreted hidden meanings.
From prefix de- (reversing) + code, where 'code' comes from Latin codex meaning 'book of laws.' The word emerged in the early 20th century with the development of telecommunication and cryptography.
Decoding is fundamental to human communication - we decode not just secret messages, but facial expressions, social cues, and even artistic symbolism. The word reflects humanity's constant need to translate complex information into understandable meaning.
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