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encode
This term describes the process of transforming raw data or meaning into a structured, symbolic representation. In computing and telecommunications, it refers to the technical translation of information into a format suitable for transmission or storage, often to optimize efficiency or ensure compatibility between different systems.
In biological and psychological contexts, the word shifts toward the concept of embedding instructions or memories. It suggests a deep, structural integration where a sequence of DNA or a sensory experience is translated into a stable, stored form that can later be decoded or expressed as a physical trait or a recalled memory.
Meanings
Examples
We need to encode the video file to a smaller format for the website.
The software will encode the user data before sending it to the server.
I wonder how the brain manages to encode such complex memories so quickly.
These genes encode a protein that is essential for cell growth.
The spy had to encode the message before transmitting it to headquarters.
Just encode the coordinates into the system and we can start the jump.
The system encodes the signal into a series of binary pulses.
Wait, did you encode the password using the new algorithm?