encode
|en-code|
B2
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈkoʊd/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈkəʊd/
conversion device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'encode' originates from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and the word 'code', which comes from the Latin 'codex', meaning 'book'.
Historical Evolution
'encode' evolved from the combination of 'en-' and 'code', which was influenced by the need for secure communication.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put into code', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to convert information or data into a particular form, especially for the purpose of security or secrecy.
The software can encode the data to prevent unauthorized access.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41