verb
- converting encrypted or coded information back into readable form
Usage: computing; cryptography
Examples
- The security team is decrypting the stolen files to assess the damage.
- She spent hours decrypting the ancient manuscript.
- The software is capable of decrypting multiple file formats.
- Decrypting this message requires the correct password.
- The hackers were caught decrypting sensitive government data.
- Modern computers can decrypt simple codes in seconds.