approvedencoding

noun

UK /əˈpruːvd ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /əˈpruvd ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/

A way of turning information into a secret code that has been checked and allowed to be used.

The message could only be sent after the approvedencoding was applied.

SYNONYMS

authorized cipher certified code sanctioned encryption validated encoding

RELATED WORDS

encryption cipher protocol security data

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The official process of confirming that a coding system meets required standards.

The software passed approvedencoding before release.

3. A code format that has been formally accepted by a governing body.

All files must use the approvedencoding for storage.

4. The state of having a message encoded in a permitted way.

The approvedencoding of the document ensured it was safe to share.