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to encode
01
to transform data into a coded form
Transitive: to encode data
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
encode
3rd person singular
encodes
present participle
encoding
past simple
encoded
past participle
encoded
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.
