Encoders

/ɪnˈkoʊdɚz/ noun

Definition

Plural of encoder; devices or people that convert information into a special code or format.

Etymology

From 'encode' + '-er' (agent suffix indicating one who does something) + '-s' (plural). The term became technical with the rise of computing and telecommunications.

Kelly Says

Encoders are everywhere in modern tech—from the rotary dial on your mouse to the systems that compress your Netflix video—making them invisible heroes of the digital age.

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