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
- Decryption.
Word Forms
- decipherments
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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