encode

v : convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the

message for security reasons" [syn: {code}, {encipher}, {cipher},

{cypher}, {encrypt}, {inscribe}, {write in code}] [ant:

{decode}]

encode

1. To convert {data} or some physical

quantity into a given format. E.g. {uuencode}.

See also {encoder}.

2. To encrypt, to perform {encryption}.

(1999-07-06)