decoding
nounUK /ˌdiːˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌdiːˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Figuring out what a secret message or code means.
The spy used a special key for decoding the message.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Changing computer data into a form people can understand.
The app handles decoding of the video file.
3. Understanding the meaning of words when reading.
Decoding new words helps children become better readers.
4. Working out what someone really means by their behavior.
She was good at decoding her friend's facial expressions.