encode

en·code  (n-kd)

tr.v. en·cod·ed, en·cod·ing, en·codes

1. To put (a message, for example) into code.

2. Computer Science To format (electronic data) according to a standard format.

3. Genetics To specify the genetic code for (a protein molecule, for example).

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en·coder n.

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encode

Verb

[-coding, -coded] to convert (a message) into code

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encode  (n-kd)

To specify the genetic code for the synthesis of a protein molecule or a part of a protein molecule.

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

encode - convert information into code; "encode pictures digitally" convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers" cypher, encipher, encrypt, cipher, write in code, code, inscribe - convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" decipher, decode, decrypt - convert code into ordinary language