encode

verb

Pronunciation: ɪnˈkoʊd

Definition

Convert information into a particular format or code for storage, transmission, or security purposes.

Examples

• The software is designed to encode video files into a smaller size for faster streaming.

• Our brains encode memories by strengthening the connections between specific neurons.

• The spy attempted to encode the sensitive documents before sending them across the border.

How to Use encode

encode as (prepositional phrase)

To convert data into a specific format. — "The system will encode the text as a UTF-8 file."

encode into (prepositional phrase)

To transform information into a new state or medium. — "We need to encode the audio into a digital format."

Synonyms of encode

Words with a similar meaning to encode:

• convert
• translate
• encrypt
• cipher

Antonyms of encode

Words with the opposite meaning to encode:

• decode
• decrypt

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