die Entschlüsselung
Translation
decryption, decoding, deciphering
Examples
Die Entschlüsselung des Codes war schwierig.
The decryption of the code was difficult.
Er arbeitet an der Entschlüsselung der Nachricht.
He is working on decoding the message.
Grammar Patterns
die Entschlüsselung ((von+3)) the decryption/decoding of sth. The decoding of old texts is his specialty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dechiffrierung, Dekodierung; Antonyms: Verschlüsselung
Etymology
From `ent-` (reversal prefix) + `Schlüssel` (key) + `-ung` (noun suffix). Literally, the act of 'un-keying' something.
Memory Tips
Picture using a 'Schlüssel' (key) to unlock a secret message. 'Entschlüsselung' is the act of unlocking it.