codec
Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊˌdɛk]
Word
Context: “technology”
(noun) a codec is a special computer program used to encode and decode digital data. It helps to compress videos or audio so that they take up less space and can be easily shared or played.
Example
We used a codec to make the video smaller so we could upload it faster.
Example
The video wouldn't play because it didn't have the right codec installed.
Example
What codec do we need to view this video file?
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