explanation of encoding
noun phraseUK /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən əv ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən əv ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A clear way to show how information is changed into a special code.
The teacher gave a simple explanation of encoding so we could understand how messages travel on computers.
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2. A written or spoken account that makes the process of converting data into a code easier to understand.
Her explanation of encoding helped the new employees grasp the security system.
3. A lesson or note that describes how characters are turned into a format computers can read.
The manual includes an explanation of encoding for text files.
4. A statement that clarifies how information is transformed for safe or efficient storage.
He asked for an explanation of encoding before approving the database design.