decipherer

English

Etymology

From decipher +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈsaɪfəɹə(ɹ)/

Noun

decipherer (plural decipherers)

  1. A person or function that deciphers.
    • 2023, Zadie Smith, The Fraud, Hamish Hamilton, page 145:
      Attempting to translate such ciphers wherever she encountered them was Mrs Touchet’s private delight. Unlike most decipherers, though, she was particularly intrigued when proved wrong.

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