lossless encoding
nounUK /ˈlɒsləs ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈlɔsləs ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way to save a file so it takes up less space but keeps every single piece of information.
She used lossless encoding to shrink the song file without changing how it sounds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method of reducing file size where the original data can be perfectly rebuilt.
FLAC is a popular lossless encoding format for music lovers.
3. The process of packing digital information more tightly without throwing anything away.
The archive tool uses lossless encoding so no documents are damaged.
4. A technique in computing that stores data in fewer bits while preserving exact content.
Engineers chose lossless encoding for the medical images because accuracy matters.