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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.
The spy agency uses specialized methods to encode classified messages for secure communication.
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.
She studied the nuances of the foreign language to effectively encode her own thoughts and ideas when writing.
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.
He used a special tool to encode the file into a smaller size.
04
to process or convert information into a format that can be stored, understood, or used later
Examples
The system encodes customer details securely.
The computer encodes data into a format that can be read later.
