Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encode
verb
/ɪnˈkoʊd/
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Definition
To convert information into a particular format for efficient transmission or storage.
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Examples
- The software can encode audio files into different formats.
- They need to encode the video before uploading it to the website.
- The message was encoded to protect its content from unauthorized access.
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Meaning
To change data into a coded format.
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Synonyms
- encode
- convert
- encrypt
- code