encode
ɛnˈkoʊd
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Definition of encode - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
data conversionTECH.convert source information into another formTECH.
  • The device encodes audio signals for transmission.
cipher code encrypt
2.
technologyTECH.convert an electrical signal for transmissionTECH.
  • The transmitter encodes the signal for the satellite.
cipher code encrypt
3.
nonverbal communicationexpress or emit nonverbal signals
  • She can encode complex messages with her gestures..
gesture signal
4.
biologyTECH.constitute the code for protein biosynthesisTECH.
  • Genes encode proteins essential for cell function.
code transcribe
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Origin of encode

Latin, in- (into) + codex (book)

Terms with encode included in their meaning

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cryptography
encode information to conceal its meaning
biology
encode a protein in genetics
encode
convert into secret writing
cryptography
book used to encode or decode messages
cryptography
encryption method using a grid to encode messages
biology
genetic material or sequences that do not encode a protein product
UTFacr.
acr: Unicode Transformation Format
way to encode text for computers
UTF-32abbr.
abr: Unicode Transformation Format-32
32-bit way to encode every Unicode character

Examples of encode in a sentence

  • The program can encode text into binary code.
  • The device encodes data for secure transmission.
  • They encode the audio files before sending them.
  • He managed to encode his feelings through a simple nod.
  • They can encode messages with just their eyes.
  • DNA sequences encode various proteins.

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  1. French:encoder, exprimer, ...
  2. German:kodieren, signalisieren, ...
  3. Italian:codificare, comunicare, ...
  4. Spanish:codificar, programar, ...
  5. Portuguese:codificar, expressar, ...
  6. Chinese:编码, 对信号进行编码, ...
  7. Japanese:エンコードする, 伝える, ...
  8. Arabic:شَفَّرَ, رمَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַדֵּד, לְקוֹדֵד, ...
  10. Russian:кодировать, шифровать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кодувати, виражати, ...
  12. Hindi:कूटबद्ध करना, संकेत बदलना, ...
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