decoding vs meaning

decoding

noun
  • An instance of the translation of something into a form more suitable for subsequent processing. 

meaning

noun
  • The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol. 

  • The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol. 

  • Intention. 

  • The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence. 

adj
  • Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful. 

  • Having a (specified) intention. 

How often have the words decoding and meaning occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )