Encoding

/ɪnˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The initial process of transforming sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory.

Etymology

From 'en-' (put into) + 'code' from Latin 'codex' (book, system of rules).

Kelly Says

Encoding is your brain's way of converting experiences into memory files — like saving a document on your computer.

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