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Synonyms & Similar Words
translator
converter
transcoder
coder
decoder
interpreter
translator
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encryptor
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cipherer
cryptographer
communicator
transmitter
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Meaning of Encoder
A device or program that converts data or a signal into a coded form.
Definitions
- A device or program that converts data or a signal into a coded form using a set of rules or algorithms.
- * A person who encodes or interprets messages, especially secret ones.
Etymology of Encoder
The word "encoder" originates from the combination of "en-" (meaning "to put into") and "code" (from the Old French "code", derived from the Latin "codex", meaning "book" or "document"), with the suffix "-er" indicating a person or thing that performs the action of encoding.
Historically, the term "encoder" has been used in various contexts, including telecommunications, computer science, and cryptography, to refer to devices or programs that convert data into a coded form for transmission, storage, or security purposes.
Example Uses
- The encoder converts the analog signal into a digital format for transmission over the internet.
- * The software uses an encoder to compress the video file and reduce its size.
- * The encoder is responsible for translating the message into a secret code that can only be deciphered by the intended recipient.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decoder
translator
interpreter
explainer
clarifier
illuminator
elucidator
expounder
expositor
descriptor
definer
annotator
commentator
explainer
decipherer
decryptor
codebreaker
cryptanalyst
demodulator
demultiplexer
detector
discriminator