meaning-first encoding
noun phraseA way of writing or storing information where the meaning is saved before the symbols or codes.
Using meaning-first encoding, the program saved the idea of a cat before saving the letters c-a-t.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A design choice in which understanding the message matters more than the exact format used to send it.
The team chose meaning-first encoding so the message stayed clear even when the file format changed.
3. A learning method that focuses on understanding ideas before memorizing symbols or rules.
Her teacher used meaning-first encoding to help students grasp the story before learning new words.
4. A computing approach that stores the purpose of data before storing its raw values.
With meaning-first encoding, the database kept the label 'temperature' next to the number.