rightencoding

noun

UK /ˈraɪt.ɪnˌkəʊ.dɪŋ/

US /ˈraɪt.ɪnˌkoʊ.dɪŋ/

Rightencoding is the correct way of turning letters and symbols into a code that a computer can read.

The programmer fixed the rightencoding so the website showed all the letters properly.

SYNONYMS

correct encoding proper encoding accurate encoding valid encoding

RELATED WORDS

character set decoding text format unicode byte order

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of choosing the proper character set when saving a text file.

Rightencoding prevents strange symbols from appearing in the document.

3. A setting that makes sure messages are read correctly by different devices.

The app uses rightencoding so emojis show up on every phone.

4. The act of converting data into the correct code for storage or sending.

Rightencoding kept the old records readable after the system update.