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| en·code [ in kṓd, en kṓd ] (past and past participle en·cod·ed, present participle en·cod·ing, 3rd person present singular en·codes) |
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1. convert text to code: to convert a message from plain text into code
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2. comput convert computer characters into digital form: to convert input data such as analog signals, characters, and commands into a digital form recognizable by a computer
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3. genetics provide genetic information: to carry the genetic information that enables a polypeptide, RNA molecule, or one of their constituent groups to be produced
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 en·code·ment noun |
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