simpleencoding

noun

UK /ˈsɪmpəl ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /ˈsɪmpəl ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Simpleencoding is a way to turn information into a secret code that is easy to make and easy to read back.

The teacher used simpleencoding to hide the answer in the puzzle.

SYNONYMS

basic encoding easy coding plain encoding light encoding

RELATED WORDS

cipher code decoder encryption message

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A beginner-friendly method of changing data into another form so a computer can store or send it.

The app uses simpleencoding to save your notes as text.

3. A basic scheme for turning letters into numbers, often used in games and puzzles.

In simpleencoding, A becomes 1 and B becomes 2.

4. The act of putting a message into a simple code that is not meant to be very secret.

Simpleencoding kept the party plan hidden from little kids but not from adults.