multilingualencoding
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Multilingual encoding is a way to store words from many languages so computers can read them all correctly.
The app uses multilingual encoding so it can show messages in English, Arabic, and Japanese at the same time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of converting text in several languages into a shared digital format.
Multilingual encoding lets the website display French and Chinese text without errors.
3. A system that supports writing and reading many languages in one file or program.
The database uses multilingual encoding to keep records in Spanish, Hindi, and Swahili.
4. The act of preparing content so it works across different language scripts.
Good multilingual encoding prevents garbled letters when users switch languages.