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encoder

/ɛnˈkoʊdər/ noun · British & US
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What does encoder mean?

noun

A device or system that converts information from one format to another, especially from a digital format to an analog format, or a person or thing that encodes information. An encoder is a device or system that converts information from one format to another, especially from a digital format to an analog format.

Example

"The video encoder compressed the file to reduce its size."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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