messagecoding

noun
UK /ˈmɛsɪdʒˌkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒˌkoʊdɪŋ/

Messagecoding is the way people turn a message into a secret code so only the right person can read it.

The kids used messagecoding to send a secret note to their friend.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of writing computer instructions that send or handle messages.

The app's messagecoding makes sure texts arrive on time.

3. A fun activity where you swap letters or symbols to hide a message.

We played a messagecoding game at the party and nobody could read our notes.

4. The set of rules used to turn words into a code.

Their messagecoding used numbers instead of letters.