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transitive verb. 1a : to convert (something, such as a coded message) into intelligible form. b : to recognize and interpret (an electronic signal)

Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.

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The decoding of a message is how an audience member is able to understand, and interpret the message. It is a process of interpretation and translation of coded information into a comprehensible form.

Typically, decoding skill is measured through the child's ability to read words out of context. Isolated words are presented to the child one at a time, and the child is asked to say the word aloud (this is not a vocabulary test, so children should not be expected to provide meanings for the word).

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Decoding happens when kids use their knowledge of letter-sound relationships to correctly pronounce written words. ... Take for example, the letter pattern -tion, which is at the end of many words. It sounds like shun. Knowing that pattern can help kids decode words they haven't seen before, like option or caption.

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The typical type of reading comprehension assessment involves asking a child to read a passage of text that is leveled appropriately for the child's age or grade, and then asking explicit, detailed questions about the content of the text.