to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way
My teacher complained that she couldn’t decipher my essay.
The archaeologist worked diligently to decipher the ancient hieroglyphs on the stone tablet.
It took hours to decipher the handwritten notes of the scientist, who had a unique and complex writing style.
The codebreaker successfully deciphered the encrypted message, revealing crucial information.
Students were challenged to decipher the meaning of the cryptic symbols in the puzzle.
