Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

encode

verb
/ɪnˈkoʊd/
Definition
To convert information into a particular format for efficient transmission or storage.
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.
Meaning
To change data into a coded format.
Synonyms
  • encode
  • convert
  • encrypt
  • code