tieredencoding
nounUK /tɪəd ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /tɪrd ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of saving information in layers, from the most important part to the extra details.
The video app uses tieredencoding so it can show a clear picture even when the internet is slow.
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2. In video streaming, storing several quality versions of the same video so players can pick the best one.
Tieredencoding lets the player switch to a lower quality when the signal drops.
3. In data storage, organizing encoded records into ranked levels for faster access.
The database uses tieredencoding to keep hot records on fast disks.
4. In machine learning, encoding features in groups that build on each other from simple to complex.
The model's tieredencoding helps it learn small patterns before big ones.