practicalencoding
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ɪnˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ɪnˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/
Practical encoding is a way of turning information into a code that is easy and useful to use in real life.
The engineers used practical encoding to send the message quickly over the radio.
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2. A simple, working method for converting data into a format that machines can store or send.
The app uses practical encoding to shrink photos before uploading them.
3. The act of putting words or numbers into a secret code that is easy to handle in everyday situations.
For the treasure hunt, the teacher made a practical encoding so the clues were quick to read.
4. A hands-on approach to representing information so it can be shared without errors.
Practical encoding helped the team keep the barcode readable even when it got smudged.