Meaning & use
encoding
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The process of converting information from one form into another, especially into a code or format that can be stored, transmitted, or processed.
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The video file uses a compression encoding that reduces its size without losing much quality.
Sleep plays an important role in the encoding of new memories in the brain.
A note on using this word
The meaning shifts by field — in computing it refers to converting data into a digital format, while in psychology it refers to the mental process of turning perceptions into memories.
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Words with an opposite meaning
decoding
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