The process through which the symbols of a message are translated by the receiver into a form that he or she can understand is called ________.
A)decoding
B)encoding
C)reinstating
D)expanding

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Decoding refers to the process of interpreting the symbols of a message into a form that the receiver can understand. Encoding, on the other hand, refers to the process of creating a message by selecting and arranging symbols to communicate meaning. Reinstating and expanding are not relevant terms in this context.

The Process Through Which the Symbols of a Message Are