en
code
Third Person
encodes
Present Participle
encoding
Past Tense
encoded
Past Participle
encoded
1
to transform data into a coded form
transitive
- Computer programmers encode sensitive information to protect it from unauthorized access.
- The spy agency uses specialized methods to encode classified messages for secure communication.
- Barcode scanners are designed to encode information on products for quick identification.
- In digital communication, data is often encoded before transmission for error detection and correction.
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2
(linguistics) to express a concept, thought, or idea in a foreign language
transitive
- The translator worked diligently to encode the author's intentions.
- She studied the nuances of the foreign language to effectively encode her own thoughts and ideas when writing.
- The diplomat relied on skilled interpreters to encode his speeches into multiple languages.
- The language exchange program provided an opportunity for participants to practice encoding their ideas in a foreign language.
- The international author skillfully encoded her stories in various languages.
3
to convert audio or video signals into a compressed or coded format for storage or transmission
transitive
- The software will encode the video before uploading it to the website.
- He used a special tool to encode the file into a smaller size.
- The camera automatically encodes the footage as it's recorded.
- Before streaming, they need to encode the video to reduce its size.
- The program will encode the song into an MP3 file for easy sharing.
4
to process or convert information into a format that can be stored, understood, or used later
- The system encodes customer details securely.
- The computer encodes data into a format that can be read later.
- The body encodes experiences into long-term memory.
- The brain encodes memories for future use.
- The teacher asked the students to encode the information from the textbook into their notes.