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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)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. convert text to code: to convert a message from plain text into code

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

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


en·code·ment noun
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