Decoding, in semiotics, is the process of interpreting a message sent by an addresser to an addressee. The complementary process – creating a message for transmission to an addressee – is called encoding.

What does decoding mean in reading?

Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words.

What is an example of decoding?

Decoding is the process of turning communication into thoughts. For example, you may realize you're hungry and encode the following message to send to your roommate: “I'm hungry. ... Encoded messages are sent through a channel, or a sensory route, on which a message travels to the receiver for decoding.