encoding
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ]
Word
Context: "technology"
(noun) Encoding is the way we change information into a special format so that computers can understand it. When we want to save a song or a video, we encode it so it can be stored and played back later.
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The encoding of the song makes it easy to share online.
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Without proper encoding, the video would not play correctly.
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What kind of encoding does this app use for video files?
Context: "computer science"
(verb) To encode means to change information or data into a different format. It’s like putting your toys in a box so they are organized and easy to find later.
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I encoded the text into a different format so my friend could read it.
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If you don't encode the data, the computer will not understand it.
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Can you encode this message so only we can read it?
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