encode

[ en-kohd ]

verb (used with object)

, en·cod·ed, en·cod·ing.

1. to convert (a message, information, etc.) into code.

encode

/ ɪnˈkəʊd /

verb

1. to convert (a message) from plain text into code
2. computing to convert (characters and symbols) into a digital form as a series of impulses Compare decode
3. to convert (an electrical signal) into a form suitable for transmission
4. to convert (a nerve signal) into a form that can be received by the brain
5. to use (a word, phrase, etc, esp of a foreign language) in the construction appropriate to it in that language

encode

/ ĕn-kōd′ /

1. To specify the genetic code for the synthesis of a protein molecule or a part of a protein molecule.

Derived Forms

• enˈcodement, noun
• enˈcoder, noun

Other Words From

• en·coda·ble adjective
• en·codement noun
• en·coder noun
• misen·code verb (used with object) misencoded misencoding

Word History and Origins

Origin of encode¹

First recorded in 1930–35; en- ¹ + code

Example Sentences

Videos that have a higher resolution or contain lots of visual assets such as edits, images or other clips can demand more computing power to encode.

From BBC

This image was created by mixing the 16 bands monitored by the GOES-18 weather satellite to encode land masses, oceans and atmospheric features as different colours.

From BBC

The system created by the Chalmers researchers is based on so called continuous-variable quantum computing and uses harmonic oscillators, a type of microscopic component, to encode information linearly.

From Science Daily

Not only that, but Papernot’s research has also found it can further encode the mistakes, bias and unfairness that’s already baked into the information ecosystem.

From Seattle Times

"These models are able to learn and encode the incredibly complex patterns of human language and speech," Abzaliev said.

From Science Daily