Encoder: meaning, definitions and examples

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encoder

 

[ ษชnหˆkoสŠdษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

An encoder is a device or software that converts data from one format into another, typically for the purpose of transmission or storage.

Synonyms

coder, converter, transcoder

Examples of usage

  • The video encoder converts the analog video signal into a digital format.
  • The audio encoder compresses the audio files to reduce the file size.
Context #2 | Noun

electronics

In electronics, an encoder is a device that converts information from one form to another, such as from analog to digital or vice versa.

Synonyms

sensor, transducer, translator

Examples of usage

  • The rotary encoder translates the angular position of a shaft into a digital signal.
  • The optical encoder uses light patterns to encode positional information.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To encoder means to convert data or information into a code or format that is not easily understood without decoding.

Synonyms

encode, encrypt, translate

Examples of usage

  • The spy encoded the message to keep it secure.
  • The encryption software encodes sensitive information before transmission.

Translations

Translations of the word "encoder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น codificador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเฅเค•เฅ‹เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Encoder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ enkoder

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะบะพะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ enkoder

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใ‚ณใƒผใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encodeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ codificador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kodlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ฝ”๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑูŽู…ู‘ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enkodรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ enkodรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ–็ ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kodirnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะบะพะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enkoder

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ codificador

Etymology

The term 'encoder' originated from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and 'code' referring to a system of symbols or signals used for communication. The concept of encoding has been essential in various fields such as data processing, electronics, and communication, enabling the conversion of information from one form to another for efficient transmission, storage, or security purposes.

See also: encoded, encoding.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,449, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.