encoded
word · lemma: encode
Definition
Changed from its original form into a specific code, language, or signals so it can be stored, transmitted, or kept secret.
Usage & Nuances
Common in technical, scientific, and computing contexts (e.g., 'encoded data', 'encoded message'). Often refers to making information unreadable without the correct code or key. Sometimes confused with 'encrypted', but 'encoded' can mean any transformation, not just for secrecy.
Example Sentences
The message was encoded so only certain people could read it.
basic
The file is encoded in a special format.
basic
DNA stores information encoded in genetic letters.
basic
Videos are often encoded to reduce file size for streaming.
natural
Her password is encoded before it's saved in the system.
natural
Sometimes, jokes are encoded in movies for fans to catch.
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