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Meaning of encoding
The process of converting data or information into a coded form.
Etymology of encoding
The word "encoding" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the verb "encode", which is a combination of "en-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "code" (from the Old French "cod(e)", from Latin "codex", meaning "book" or "document").
The term "encoding" initially referred to the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext, but its meaning has since expanded to encompass various forms of data conversion and representation.
Synonyms
translation
interpretation
transcription
encryption
deciphering
conversion
transformation
coding
recoding
representation
transposition
rendering
reencoding
modulation
demodulation
formatting
reformulation
reformation
adaptation
modification
alteration
transmutation
metamorphosis
changeover
switch-over
restatement
rephrasing
reinterpretation
retranslation
conversion
commutation
Definitions
- The process of converting data or information into a coded form using a set of rules or conventions.
- * The representation of information in a digital format, such as text, images, or audio.
Usage Examples
- The software uses a complex algorithm for encoding and decoding sensitive information.
- * The video encoding process reduces the file size while maintaining acceptable quality.
- * The company specializes in audio encoding and compression technologies.
Antonyms
decoding
deciphering
decryption
translation
interpretation
clarification
explanation
elaboration
expansion
amplification
detailing
description
exposition
revelation
uncovering
exposure
decryption
demodulation
decompression
decoding
deencryption