accessencoding

noun

UK /ˈæksesɪnˌkəʊdɪŋ/

US /ˈæksesɪnˌkoʊdɪŋ/

Accessencoding is a way of changing information into a special code so that only the right people or programs can read it.

The system uses accessencoding to keep private messages safe from strangers.

SYNONYMS

encryption encoding ciphering scrambling

RELATED WORDS

access encoding security password decryption

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of converting data into a format that controls who is allowed to open it.

Accessencoding protects the files on the shared drive.

3. A method of translating text into symbols for secure storage or transfer.

The app applies accessencoding before sending the document.

4. The act of putting information into a code that limits access to authorized users.

Strong accessencoding keeps the database safe.