encoding
ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ
Definition Synonyms

Definition of encoding - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.way symbols are mapped onto bytes in computingTECH.
  • The encoding of the text was set to UTF-8.
coding decoding
2.
data conversionTECH.process of converting information into a particular formTECH.
  • Encoding of data ensures security during transmission.
ciphering coding
3.
biologyTECH.process of transcribing DNA for protein synthesisTECH.
  • DNA encoding is vital for protein production.
coding decoding transcription

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.related to converting information into a different formTECH.
  • The encoding signal was clear and strong.
coding decoding
2.
codingTECH.in the process of being converted into codeTECH.
  • The encoding data is ready for transmission.
ciphering coding encrypting
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Expressions with encoding

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method mapping characters to numerical values
UTF-8 is a popular character encoding.
process of converting information into a specific code or digital format
Strong data encoding helps protect sensitive information during transmission.
specified scheme for representing information as symbols, bits, or digital structures
Choose the correct encoding format when saving the text file.
representation method using binary vectors where only one position is active
The categorical feature was converted to numbers using one-hot encoding.
data compression method using repeated data elements
Run length encoding is efficient for compressing simple graphic images.

Origin of encoding

Latin, in (in) + codex (book)

Terms with encoding included in their meaning

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technology
pattern of lines encoding information for scanning
keyn.
cryptography
piece of information for encoding messages
data
reducing digital information size by encoding
process
related to the process of encoding information
technology
standard structure for encoding data in a file
media encoding
shrinking picture data to save storage or send faster
digital systems
preserving all content, with no reduction during encoding, sending or handling
technology
computing standard for consistent encoding of text

Examples of encoding in a sentence

  • Proper encoding ensures data integrity during transmission.
  • Encoding of messages is crucial for privacy.
  • The encoding of the video took several hours.
  • The encoding of genetic information is complex.
  • Errors in encoding can lead to mutations.
  • The encoding process was completed swiftly.

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  1. French:encodage, de chiffrement, ...
  2. German:Kodierung, codierend, ...
  3. Italian:codifica, di codifica, ...
  4. Spanish:codificación, de codificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:codificação, de codificação, ...
  6. Chinese:编码, 编码的, ...
  7. Japanese:エンコーディング, エンコードされた, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْمِيز, تَرْمِيزِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִידּוּד, מְקוּדָּד, ...
  10. Russian:кодировка, кодирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кодування, кодувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:एन्कोडिंग, कोडिंग, ...
encode
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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)

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.

View all translations of encode

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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:رَمَّزَ, رمَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקוֹדֵד, לְהַבִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:кодировать, шифровать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кодувати, виражати, ...
  12. Hindi:कूटबद्ध करना, संकेत बदलना, ...
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