fixed-value encoding
nounUK /fɪkst ˈvæljuː ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /fɪkst ˈvæljuː ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of writing data where each item always stands for the same number.
The thermometer uses fixed-value encoding, so 100 always means boiling point.
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2. A scheme in which symbols map to unchanging numeric values.
The old machine's fixed-value encoding made every letter a set number.
3. A method where stored values never change during processing.
With fixed-value encoding, the sensor reading stays the same until reset.
4. A coding style that assigns permanent codes to items.
The catalog used fixed-value encoding for each product number.