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

"The Y chromosome has many sections that repeat, and even some that are palindromes -- the same forwards and backwards. It makes it challenging to understand which genes are encoded there," Cothran explained.

From Science Daily

Instead, the stressed mice formed generalized memories, which are encoded by larger numbers of neurons.

From Science Daily

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

It does this by holding tightly to RNA, the single-stranded molecule that turns the genetic information encoded in DNA into proteins.

From Salon

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