variable-bitencoding
nounUK /ˈveəriəbl bɪt ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈveriəbl bɪt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of storing data where each character can use a different number of bits.
The program used variable-bitencoding to save space when storing the text.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A data compression method that assigns shorter codes to common symbols and longer codes to rare ones.
Huffman coding is a classic variable-bitencoding technique.
3. A scheme in which the number of bits per unit changes depending on the value being stored.
The sensor used variable-bitencoding to record readings at different precision levels.
4. A flexible encoding format that adjusts bit length to fit the data instead of using a fixed width.
Unlike fixed-width formats, variable-bitencoding can handle a wider range of values.