Meaning ofdecipherin English

Verb

1. to decode or interpret written text
   The expert could decipher the ancient hieroglyphics.
2. to convert codes to plain text; understand secret messages
   She tried to decipher the cryptic message from her friend.
3. to understand complex or unclear situations
   The detective had to decipher the motives behind the crime.
4. to read poorly written or faint text
   The paleontologist struggled to decipher the faded labels on the old fossils.