Encoding: meaning, definitions and examples

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encoding

 

[ ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data transmission

The process of converting information into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.

Synonyms

encoding process, encryption

Examples of usage

  • Data encryption is a common form of encoding.
  • Encoding is essential for secure communication over the internet.
Context #2 | Verb

computer science

The action of converting data into a format for transmission or storage.

Synonyms

convert, encode data

Examples of usage

  • Before sending the file, make sure you encode it properly.
  • The software encodes the video for streaming purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "encoding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 codificação

🇮🇳 कोडिंग

🇩🇪 Kodierung

🇮🇩 pengodean

🇺🇦 кодування

🇵🇱 kodowanie

🇯🇵 エンコーディング

🇫🇷 encodage

🇪🇸 codificación

🇹🇷 kodlama

🇰🇷 인코딩

🇸🇦 ترميز

🇨🇿 kódování

🇸🇰 kódovanie

🇨🇳 编码

🇸🇮 kodiranje

🇮🇸 kóðun

🇰🇿 кодтау

🇬🇪 კოდირება

🇦🇿 kodlaşdırma

🇲🇽 codificación

Etymology

The word 'encoding' originates from the Latin word 'encodere', which means 'to put in code'. The concept of encoding has been essential in various fields, such as cryptography, data transmission, and computer science. With the increasing importance of data security and efficient data processing, encoding techniques have evolved to meet modern technological demands.

See also: encoded, encoder.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,740, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.