straightencoding
nounUK /ˌstreɪt.ɪnˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/
US /ˌstreɪt.ɪnˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/
A way of writing letters and numbers so a computer can read them directly without any secret code.
The file used straightencoding, so the words showed up exactly as they were typed.
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2. A simple, uncomplicated method of converting information into a form a machine can store.
The engineer chose straightencoding to keep the data easy to check.
3. Writing that is stored exactly as it appears, with no scrambling or hiding.
Because of straightencoding, the message was readable the moment it was opened.
4. A basic way of turning sounds or symbols into a code without extra steps.
The toy used straightencoding to turn each button press into a letter.