deciphering 1 of 2

noun

Definition of decipheringnext
as in decoding

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deciphering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of decipher
1
as in cracking
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language we deciphered the hidden message to find out when we were supposed to meet

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2
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of a convoluted thriller, the plot of which I was never able to actually decipher

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  1. translation
  2. translating
  3. breaking
  4. decoding
  5. recognizing
  6. solving
  7. seeing
  8. appreciating
Noun
  • Additionally, choose solutions that can scale more effectively than native cloud network address translation (NAT), which is often difficult to upgrade and typically only provides inbound security, lacking outbound protections.
    Chris McHenry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Then the global publishing house HarperCollins issued an English translation this summer.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of translation
Verb
  • When equipped with strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, managers can better guide their teams through transformation, translating organizational changes into personal, actionable goals for individuals.
    Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • If von der Leyen secures an agreement at the Mercosur summit, the next steps would involve translating the deal into legal text.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of translating
Verb
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The wide receiver exploded into the NFL last year, breaking multiple records in his debut campaign for the Los Angeles Rams, a remarkable achievement for a fifth round pick out of BYU.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of breaking
Verb
  • The first to make major progress on decoding the Rosetta Stone was an English physicist named Thomas Young.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2024
  • But decoding the bird vocalizations is another matter.
    Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of decoding
Verb
  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • As for nonlinear operations, these don’t follow the classical linear equations that are critical to solving conventional problems.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While still emerging, quantum computing is expected to enable breakthroughs in solving complex problems and enhancing secure communications.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • In reality, big is a function of seeing what the established didn’t see, and acting on it.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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