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.

Translations

person who deciphers

• Italian: decifratore m