encode

Definitions

To convert information or data into a particular form, especially for the purpose of transmission or storage.

To convert a message into code or a cipher to prevent unauthorized access.

To express or represent something in a specific language, system, or set of symbols.

Examples

The software is designed to encode video files into a more compact format.

Our brains encode memories by strengthening the connections between neurons.

You must encode the message using a secret key before sending it over the network.

Synonyms

encrypt cipher code scramble convert translate transcribe

Antonyms

decode decrypt decipher unscramble translate interpret reveal