on-the-fly encoding
nounUK /ˌɒn ðə ˈflaɪ ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌɑːn ðə ˈflaɪ ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Changing information into a special code right away, as it is being used.
The video app uses on-the-fly encoding so the movie plays smoothly on your phone.
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2. Converting data into another format while it is being sent, without saving a full copy first.
The server does on-the-fly encoding to shrink large images before sending them.
3. Making a code or secret message quickly during a live activity.
The radio team used on-the-fly encoding to keep their messages private.
4. Turning spoken words into text instantly as someone talks.
The meeting app's on-the-fly encoding turned the speaker's voice into captions.