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encodes


Meanings
  • Verb

    To convert data into a format that can be stored and transmitted efficiently.

    - "The computer encodes data before transmitting it over the network."
    - "The encryption algorithm encodes the message for secure transmission."

Antonyms

decode
Rhymes
Words rhyming with encodes
code , mode , ode
Variants
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encode , encoded , encoder , encoders , encodes , encoding
Etymology
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The word 'encode' comes from the Latin word 'componere' which means 'to put together'. In the context of computing, it refers to the process of converting data into a format that can be efficiently stored and transmitted.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'encode' was first used in the context of computer science in the late 1940s.

  2. The process of encoding data is essential for efficient data transmission and storage in modern communication systems.


Related Concepts
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  1. decoding: The process of converting encoded data back into its original form.

  2. compression: The process of reducing the size of data while maintaining its integrity.


Culture
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The term 'encode' has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance. However, it is commonly used in the context of computer science and information technology.

How to Memorize "encodes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of encoding data as a series of steps, such as compressing, encrypting, and converting data into binary format.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'encode' with the process of converting data into a more efficient format for storage and transmission.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the encoding steps: Efficiency, Gravity, Binary, Order, Format, Interpret.


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