Definitions

1. verb

to convert a data structure into a format that can be written to a file or transmitted across a network, such as text or binary.

“The programmer had to serialize the data before sending it to the server.”

2. verb

to represent a process or series of events in a narrative form, such as a novel or film.

“The author serialized the story in a series of monthly installments.”

3. noun

the act of converting a data structure into a format that can be written to a file or transmitted across a network.

“The serialization of the data took several hours to complete.”

4. noun

a series of events or processes presented in a narrative form.

“The serialization of the story was a huge success, with millions of readers tuning in each week.”