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encoder

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkoʊdər]

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Learn how to use encoder in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) an encoder is a device or software that changes information from one format to another. For example, an encoder might take sounds from a microphone and change them into a digital file that a computer can understand.

Example

The audio encoder transformed our recording into a high-quality MP3 file.

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Without an encoder, I can't turn the music into a form that can be played on my phone.

Example

What type of encoder do we need for this video project?

Context: “computing”

(noun) a specific kind of program that helps compress or package data, making it easier to store or send. Think of an encoder like a special helper that wraps up a present nicely so it can be given to someone.

Example

The video encoder made my movie file smaller so it would upload faster.

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The old encoder was too slow and couldn't handle the large files anymore.

Example

Which encoder is best for streaming high-definition videos?

How to pronounce encoder

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkoʊdər]

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