extendedencoding

noun

UK /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Extended encoding is a way to turn letters or symbols into a bigger set of secret code numbers.

The program used extended encoding so it could store emoji and letters from many languages.

SYNONYMS

expanded encoding extended character set wide encoding enhanced encoding

RELATED WORDS

Unicode character set code point UTF-8 decoding

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A method of representing characters beyond the basic ASCII range using extra bits.

Extended encoding lets the file include accented letters like é and ü.

3. The process of converting data into a longer or more detailed coded form.

The sensor used extended encoding to send precise readings.

4. A scheme in which additional escape sequences expand the available symbols.

Older terminals relied on extended encoding to show box-drawing characters.