variable-size coding
nounUK /ˈveəriəbl saɪz ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈveriəbl saɪz ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of writing computer code where the pieces can be different lengths.
The app uses variable-size coding so short messages take up less space.
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2. A method of storing data where each item can use a different number of bits.
Variable-size coding lets small numbers use fewer bits than big ones.
3. A technique in file formats where records are not all the same size.
The database uses variable-size coding to save room on disk.
4. A coding scheme that changes length based on the content being stored.
With variable-size coding, common letters get shorter codes.