encode

Meanings

Plural: encodes

Verb

convert information into code
- "encode pictures digitally"
To convert (plain text) into code.
To convert source information into another form.
To constitute the code necessary for the biosynthesis of a protein by means of a matrix so as to transcribe DNA material.

Noun

An encoding operation.

Origin / Etymology

From en- + code.

Synonyms

encipher, encrypt

Antonyms

decipher, decode, decrypt

Scrabble Score: 9

encode is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 11

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