1. to convert information into a coded form
2. to convert data into a format suitable for transmission or storage
Usage: computing

Examples

• The spy had to encode the secret message before sending it.
• The software will encode your password for security.
• We need to encode this video file in a different format.
• The computer encodes all data as binary numbers.
• Scientists encode genetic information using DNA sequences.
• The radio station encodes its signal digitally.
• Please encode your personal information before submitting the form.