ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decipherment

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Decipherment is a noun meaning The analysis of documents written in ancient languages, where the language is unknown, or knowledge of the language has been lost.

Meaning

The analysis of documents written in ancient languages, where the language is unknown, or knowledge of the language has been lost.

More Meanings

  1. Decryption.

Word Forms

Synonyms for decipherment

Depending on context, synonyms include decryption, decoding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decoding, decryption, cryptology, cryptanalysis, diplomatic, epigraphy.

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