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encode

Syllabification: (en·code)
Pronunciation: /enˈkōd/
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Definition of encode

verb

[with object]
  • convert into a coded form.
  • Computing convert (information or an instruction) into a particular form:the amount of time required to encode a WAV file to MP3 format
  • Biochemistry (of a gene) be responsible for producing (a substance or behavior).

Derivatives

encodable

adjective

encoder

noun

encodement

noun

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