hardenedencoding
nounUK /ˈhɑːdənd ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈhɑːrdənd ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of saving information so that it is locked in and cannot be changed easily.
The game uses hardenedencoding so players cannot cheat by editing the save file.
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2. Encoding that has been made stronger so it is harder for bad programs to break.
The update added hardenedencoding to keep the password file safe.
3. Data written directly into a device so it stays the same even when power is off.
The chip's hardenedencoding keeps the settings after the battery dies.
4. A method of storing text that resists tampering and accidental changes.
They chose hardenedencoding for the legal records because it cannot be edited later.