encoding

Definition of Encoding in English :

1. encoding, encryption

the activity of converting data or information into code

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encoding

noun

1.

the action of transforming a message into code

2. computing

the action of converting (characters and symbols) into a digital form as a series of impulses

3. linguistics

the action of expressing a message in another language

v. en·cod·ed, en·cod·ing, en·codes

v.tr.

1. To convert (a message or other information) into code.

2. To format (electronic data) according to a standard format.

3. Genetics To specify the genetic code for (a protein, for example).

v.intr.

1. To convert information into code.

2. To format electronic data according to a standard format.

3. Genetics To specify the genetic code for a protein.