The meaning of DECIPHER is decode. How to use decipher in a sentence.

DECIPHER definition: to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.). See examples of decipher used in a sentence.

To decipher what the result of the behavior is, look at the typical consequence -- or teacher's response -- to a student's behavior over time. I have been reaching out to others to decipher …

If you decipher a piece of writing or a message, you work out what it says, even though it is very difficult to read or understand. I'm still no closer to deciphering the code. [VERB noun]

Definition of decipher verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. to make out the meaning of (something obscure or difficult to read or understand): I couldn't decipher his handwriting. 2. to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to …

to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or …

Jan 1, 2026 · decipher (third-person singular simple present deciphers, present participle deciphering, simple past and past participle deciphered) (transitive) To read text that is almost …

DECIPHER meaning: to find the meaning of (something that is difficult to read or understand)

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb decipher, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.