decrypt

[diːˈkrɪpt]

decrypt Definition

• 1. convert (a coded message) into intelligible language
• 2. decode, decipher

Using decrypt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decrypt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The spy agency was able to decrypt the enemy's secret message.

• Example

  He spent hours trying to decrypt the encrypted file.

• Example

  The software can decrypt any message that is encoded with this algorithm.

decrypt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for decrypt

• decode
• decipher
• unscramble
• translate

Phrases with decrypt

• decrypt a password

  to recover a password from an encrypted form

  Example

  I forgot my password, but I was able to decrypt it using a password recovery tool.

• decrypt a hard drive

  to remove encryption from a hard drive or other storage device

  Example

  The IT department had to decrypt the hard drive before they could access the files on it.

• decrypt a message

  to convert an encoded message into plain text

  Example

  The spy was able to decrypt the message and learn about the enemy's plans.

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Summary: decrypt in Brief

To 'decrypt' [diːˈkrɪpt] means to convert a coded message into intelligible language. It is often used in the context of decoding encrypted files or messages, as in 'The software can decrypt any message that is encoded with this algorithm.' 'Decrypt' can also be used in phrases like 'decrypt a password,' meaning to recover a password from an encrypted form.