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Definition of encoding

encoding

/ɛnˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/
en · cod · ing
Plural:encodings
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• noun

1

The process of converting information, data, or a message into a particular coded format, especially for secure transmission or computer processing, or a specific system of such conversion.

Example

"Selecting the proper character encoding ensures that special symbols and foreign letters display accurately across different web browsers."

2

In psychology and neuroscience, the initial neurological process of perceiving, processing, and registering sensory information so that it can be stored in memory.

Example

"Deep semantic processing during the study session significantly improves the encoding of new vocabulary into long-term memory."

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enclosure
encode
encoder
encoding
encompass
encompasser
encore

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Encoding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/encoding
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