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to encode
01
to transform data into a coded form
Transitive: to encode data
Examples
Computer programmers encode sensitive information to protect it from unauthorized access.
02
(linguistics) to express a concept, thought, or idea in a foreign language
Transitive: to encode a concept or thought
Examples
The translator worked diligently to encode the author's intentions.
03
to convert audio or video signals into a compressed or coded format for storage or transmission
Transitive: to encode video or audio
Examples
The software will encode the video before uploading it to the website.
04
to process or convert information into a format that can be stored, understood, or used later
Examples
The system encodes customer details securely.
