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To semantically represent a message by an utterance, where the mapping between message and utterance is secret. See Encoding/Decoding and Encryption/Decryption of Messages .
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to change a message into symbols, as encode oral language into writing, encode an idea into words, encode a physical law into mathematical symbols. See also decode. to give a deep structure to a message.
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To apply the rules of a code. (Contrast with decode.)
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describes the process of framing the content of the communication. The context, language, and tone of the communication are set here by the party originating the message. In face-to-face examples, the full range of non-verbals are included.
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To replace plain text words with code groups.
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To turn the original message into the encoded message.
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Translation of messages into symbols that the computer understands.
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the process of taking a file and using a computer program to change its form so it can be transmitted and stored on the Internet. To be usable again, it must be decoded.
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The process of translating sound into symbols. Encoding is the opposite of decoding. Spelling requires encoding whereas reading requires decoding. ( Hall & Moats, 1999)
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To encode is to "write the code" for a spoken word, to spell. It is the opposite of decode.
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A device, such as a sorter, encodes a document by printing information on the document. The information helps speed the processing of the document and gives evidence of transaction and processing information.
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To convert data using a code in such a manner that reconversion to the original form is possible. Contrast with decode
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In data security, to encrypt. In programming, to change into code, commonly involving changing something to a different form – for example, to change a decimal number to a binary-coded form.
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To process a non-text message (a file or picture) into text for the purposes of being mailed. Your email client will automatically decode attachments.
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The process of assigning additional information, such as ZIP+4, Carrier Route, Line-of-Travel, or Return Code to a record.
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The transcription of information from one form to another for purposes of obscuring, more efficient transfer, or comprehension by another entity. Opposite of Decode
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The term used to describe the translation of information, such as text or photographs, into binary code.
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To use a code to represent individual characters in a message. Here are a number of Encoding Terms.
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vb. 1. In data security, to encrypt. See also encryption. 2. In programming, to put something into code, which frequently involves changing the form--for example, changing a decimal number to binary-coded form. See also binary-coded decimal, EBCDIC.
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In semiotics, the process of creating a message for transmission by the addresser to the addressee is called encoding. The act of interpreting the message by the addressee is called decoding.
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