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decode Last modified: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Decode refers to reversing the process of an encoding method. Data that has been encoded for storage or transmission is usually decoded for use and playback. Also see decoder, a device or program that translates encoded data into its original format. Contrast with encode.
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