Encoder

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnkədɚ/

Encoder (noun)

  1. A device or program that changes information into a coded form for storage or sending.
  2. A sensor that measures movement or position and sends the result as an electrical signal.
  3. A tool that helps turn spoken or written language into a form used by a system for understanding.

Examples

  • The encoder converts data into code for storage.
  • An encoder turns raw data into coded output.