unscramble
verb
Pronunciation: ˌʌnˈskræmbəl
Definition
Restore a jumbled or disordered set of items, particularly letters or data, to their original or correct sequence.
Examples
The computer program was designed to unscramble encrypted messages sent over the network.
Children often play games where they must unscramble words to complete a crossword puzzle.
He tried to unscramble his thoughts after the sudden news left him feeling completely overwhelmed.
How to Use unscramble
- unscramble something (collocation)
- The standard transitive use of the verb. — "Can you unscramble this sentence for me?"
- be unscrambled by (collocation)
- Passive voice construction used when the agent is specified. — "The secret code was unscrambled by the intelligence team."
Synonyms of unscramble
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Antonyms of unscramble
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