American English
/ɛn.ˈkʰoʊ.ɾɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A device or program that changes information into a code or format that can be stored, sent, or used by another system.
Practice out loudA device or program that changes information into a code or format that can be stored, sent, or used by another system.
The video encoder makes the file smaller for online use.
video encoder · digital encoder
A device that measures the position or movement of a machine part and sends that information as electronic signals.
The motor uses an encoder to measure the position of the shaft.
rotary encoder · shaft encoder