predefinedencoding
nounUK /ˌpriːdɪˈfaɪnd ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌpriːdɪˈfaɪnd ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A predefined encoding is a set of rules that a computer already knows for turning letters and symbols into numbers.
The program uses a predefined encoding so it can read the text file correctly.
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2. A character encoding that is set in advance by a system or standard rather than chosen by the user.
UTF-8 is a predefined encoding supported by most modern systems.
3. In computing, a fixed mapping between characters and their numeric codes that software relies on without extra setup.
The device expects a predefined encoding for its display messages.
4. A default scheme for converting data into a coded form that is established before any data is processed.
The protocol specifies a predefined encoding for all header fields.