encode

Plural: encodes

Verb

Verb Forms: encoded, encoding, encodes

• To convert information into a coded form.
• convert information into code
  • "encode pictures digitally"
• To convert (plain text) into code.
• To convert source information into another form.
• To constitute the code necessary for the biosynthesis of a protein by means of a matrix so as to transcribe DNA material.

Noun

• An encoding operation.

Examples

• encode a secret message to be sent
• He tried to encode his Scrabble strategy, but his opponent cracked it easily.

Synonyms

encipher, encrypt

Antonyms

decode, decipher, decrypt

Related Words

code, codec