decipherment

Meanings

• Noun

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decipherment
cover , over , discover

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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 descoverer, from des- 'undo' + couvrir 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799, was a crucial decipherment in the study of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

2. The Enigma machine, used by the Germans during World War II, was a complex encryption device that was eventually deciphered by the Allies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cryptography: The practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversaries.

2. Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

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Culture

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Decipherment has been a significant part of human history, particularly in the fields of cryptography and archaeology. Deciphering ancient texts and codes has led to new discoveries and insights into various civilizations.

How to Memorize "decipherment"

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   - Imagine the process of uncovering hidden information, like peeling back layers of an onion or solving a puzzle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate decipherment with the idea of uncovering hidden knowledge or solving a mystery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-C-I-P-H-E-R to remember the meaning: Decode, Interpret, Perceive, Hide, Reveal.

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