presetencoding
nounUK /ˌpriːˈsɛt ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌpriːˈsɛt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A preset encoding is a way of turning words or pictures into a code that is already chosen for you.
The app uses a preset encoding so every file is saved the same way.
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2. A saved setting that tells a computer how to convert data into a special code.
You can change the preset encoding in the settings menu.
3. A built-in rule for changing letters into numbers so machines can read them.
The old program had a preset encoding for English letters only.
4. A ready-made coding scheme chosen before any data is processed.
The camera applies a preset encoding to every photo it takes.