deciphering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of interpreting or solving a complex text, code, or cryptogram.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deciphering
ciphering , quivering , striving

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Variants

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decipher , decipherable , deciphered , decipherer , decipherers , deciphering , decipherment , decipherments , deciphers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'des-' meaning 'apart' and 'chiffer' meaning 'to gossip' or 'to chatter'. Deciphering involves separating and interpreting information.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deciphering' contains the word 'figure' as a hidden element. Figure is related to solving problems and making sense of things, much like deciphering.

2. The Rosetta Stone, which was instrumental in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, was discovered in 1799 by a French soldier named Pierre-François Bouchard.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cryptography: The practice of securing communication by converting readable data into an unreadable format.

2. Cryptanalysis: The practice of deciphering encrypted information.

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Culture

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Deciphering has been used extensively in literature, particularly in mysteries and thrillers, to create suspense and intrigue. It also has historical significance in the decoding of ancient texts, such as the Rosetta Stone and the Enigma machine.

How to Memorize "deciphering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine deciphering a complex code or text. Visualize the steps involved, such as analyzing patterns, decoding symbols, and making connections between seemingly unrelated pieces of information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate deciphering with the image of a detective solving a mystery. Visualize the detective piecing together clues, decoding messages, and unraveling the mystery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DECIPHER' to remember the steps involved in deciphering: D - Decode, E - Examine, C - Connect, I - Interpret, P - Patterns, H - Hints, E - Evaluate, R - Repeat.

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