Codec
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Codec is a noun meaning (computing) A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal.
Meaning
(computing) A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal.
More Meanings
- (computing) A media coding format.
Example Sentences
H.264 and AV1 are examples of video codecs.
Audio and video codecs are important in making multimedia files small enough to distribute and simple to play back.
Word Forms
- codecs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encoding, coding, encoder, encryption, codification, scrambler.
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