CEFR B1

decrypted

verb

Meaning

To convert (a message, code, or data) from a secret or encoded form into a readable or understandable one.

Examples

The codebreakers worked tirelessly to decrypt the enemy's communications.
This software can decrypt files that have been encrypted with strong algorithms.

Synonyms: decode, unscramble, decipher, unravel

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decrypted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: [ˌdiːˈkrɪpt]

Definition

To convert (a message, code, or data) from a secret or encoded form into a readable or understandable one.

Examples

The codebreakers worked tirelessly to decrypt the enemy's communications.
This software can decrypt files that have been encrypted with strong algorithms.
She finally managed to decrypt the ancient manuscript, revealing its hidden meaning.

How to Use decrypted

decrypt something (prepositional phrase): To convert encoded information into a readable format. — "The team worked all night to decrypt the encrypted files."

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