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decode vs encode
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| decodeverb/diːˈkoʊd/ | Meaning To change a secret message or signal into words you can understand. | Goes with — | Example It took the experts weeks to decode the secret message. |
| encodeverb/ɪnˈkoʊd/ | Meaning to change information into a code or another form, such as for storage or sending | Goes with encode data | Example The software encodes each message before it is sent over the network. |
Which word fits?
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