coder — meaning in English

English meaning

• encode verb To convert information into a particular form or system of symbols, so that it can be stored, sent or read by a machine.
• encrypt verb To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

Senses

coder is used for these senses in English:

• encode (transitive) To convert (plain text) into code.
• encrypt To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

encode — full definition

1. verb To convert information into a particular form or system of symbols, so that it can be stored, sent or read by a machine.
2. verb Of a gene or stretch of DNA: to carry the instructions for making a particular protein.
3. verb To contain an idea or value in an indirect form, so that it is built into something without being stated openly.

encrypt — full definition

1. verb To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.
2. verb To transform information using encryption in a way that it is believed only authorized parties can decode.

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