Definitions

1. noun

A device or system that converts information into a coded form, especially for transmission or storage.

“The audio encoder compressed the music file to reduce its size.”

2. noun

A person or thing that encodes information or messages.

“The journalist acted as an encoder for the news organization.”

3. verb

To convert information into a coded form, especially for transmission or storage.

“The software encoder was used to compress the image file.”

4. verb

To represent information or messages in a coded form.

“The scientist encoded the data to protect its confidentiality.”