Definition, synonyms and related words
A device or algorithm used to encode something.
"The computer's encoder compresses video files into a smaller format for streaming."
In plain English: An encoder is a device that changes information into a special code for storage or sending.
"The device included an encoder to convert audio signals for digital storage."
Usage: An encoder transforms data into a specific format, such as converting audio signals for digital storage. Use this term when referring to the mechanism that compresses information rather than the person performing the task.
The word encoder is formed by adding the suffix "-er" to the verb encode. It refers to a person or device that performs the action of encoding data.