1. Plural of encoder; devices or programs that convert information into a coded or compressed form.
Usage: Common in computing and telecommunications
2. Devices that detect motion or position and convert it into electrical signals.
Usage: Technical; used in engineering and robotics

Examples

• The video encoders compressed the file to reduce storage space.
• Modern streaming services use advanced encoders to deliver high-quality video.
• The robot's rotary encoders track the position of each joint.
• Audio encoders convert sound waves into digital data.
• Optical encoders are used in precision machinery to measure movement.
• The software includes multiple encoders for different file formats.