Encoding

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The process of converting information or data into a particular format, especially for transmission or storage. Converting into coded form.

“The software handles the encoding of video files into multiple formats.”

🟩

Eight letters with -ING ending; contains three vowels E, O, I

🔤

Worth 12 points; the C and G provide good point value

Look up encoding in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Download Word Challenge and challenge yourself with our daily word puzzles. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!