encoder
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkoʊdər]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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