English Explanatory Dictionary

codec

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal.
  2. A media coding format.

Pronunciation

en-uk-codec.ogg

Word forms

codec codecs

Etymology

Blend of coder + decoder, probably in imitation of how modem was formed.

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