enrichedencoding
nounUK /ɪnˈrɪtʃt ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈrɪtʃt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Enriched encoding is when you add extra helpful details to information so your brain can remember it better.
Using pictures and stories is a kind of enriched encoding that helps students recall facts.
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2. In computing, adding extra data to a signal or file to improve its quality or reliability.
The video stream used enriched encoding to reduce errors during transmission.
3. In genetics, a method of tagging molecules with extra markers to make them easier to detect.
Enriched encoding of the DNA sample allowed scientists to find the rare sequence.
4. In education, presenting information with added context, examples, and connections to boost understanding.
The teacher's enriched encoding of the lesson included real-world examples and diagrams.