encoded; encoding; encodes
1
a
: to convert (something, such as a body of information) from one system of communication into another
especially
: to convert (a message) into code
b
: to convey symbolically
the capacity of poetry to encode ideology—
J. D. Niles
J. D. Niles2
: to specify the genetic code for
encoder
noun
Examples of encode in a Sentence
Credit cards are encoded with cardholder information.
a technology that encodes images
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In some cases, this reprogramming can enhance the metabolic capacity of their hosts, encoding genes for central carbon metabolism and ATP generation.
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The selection of encoding methods between amplitude and basis encoding affects the model's ability to efficiently represent complex relationships.
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Greenberg, a native son of Long Island, encoded his social observations about the frenzied real estate hierarchy in comic language that rarely if ever missed its mark.
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Guardrails and guidelines must be written and encoded by people to ensure no potential harm is done by AI.
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New Atlas, 12 July 2025
The selection of encoding methods between amplitude and basis encoding affects the model's ability to efficiently represent complex relationships.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Greenberg, a native son of Long Island, encoded his social observations about the frenzied real estate hierarchy in comic language that rarely if ever missed its mark.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Guardrails and guidelines must be written and encoded by people to ensure no potential harm is done by AI.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for encode
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“Encode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encode. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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encode
verb
en·code
in-ˈkōd 
en-
: to change (as a body of information) from one system of communication into another
especially
: to change (a message) into code
encoder
noun
Medical Definition
encode
transitive verb
en·code
in-ˈkōd, en-
encoded; encoding
: to specify the genetic code for
each nucleotide triplet or codon on the mRNA chain encodes a specific amino acid—J. E. Darnell, Jr.
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