purpose-driven encoding
noun phraseUK /ˈpɜːpəs ˈdrɪvən ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈpɝːpəs ˈdrɪvən ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of storing information so it is easy to find and use for a certain job.
The app uses purpose-driven encoding to keep each user's notes organized by topic.
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2. In psychology, remembering things by linking them to a personal goal.
Students who used purpose-driven encoding recalled more words on the test.
3. In computing, designing a file format around what it will be used for.
The team chose purpose-driven encoding so the sensor data could be searched quickly.
4. In machine learning, turning inputs into features that help a specific task.
Purpose-driven encoding improved the model's accuracy on the sorting task.