encoded
An encoded message is information hidden or disguised so that only certain people can understand its meaning.
When we talk about encoding, it usually means changing something into a secret code. Imagine sending a letter to your friend and instead of writing the words directly, you write them out using a special alphabet where each letter corresponds to another one. That's basically what encoding is – transforming information so only those who know the code can read or decipher it. This is often used in security measures like passwords, ciphers, and encryption on the internet, but even everyday things like puzzles and hidden messages use encoding.
How common is "encoded"?
Word encoded is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To convert (plain text) into code.
decode
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