Definitions

1. verb

to convert (a computer program or file) from a binary format into a human-readable source code or assembly code

“The programmer tried to decompile the encrypted file to understand its functionality.”

2. verb

to remove or strip away the compilation or encoding of (something), especially so that it can be read or understood

“The software was able to decompile the encrypted message and reveal its contents.”

3. noun

the process of converting (a computer program or file) from a binary format into a human-readable source code or assembly code

“The decompilation of the software took several hours to complete.”

4. noun

the result of converting (a computer program or file) from a binary format into a human-readable source code or assembly code

“The decompiled code revealed several security vulnerabilities in the software.”