encode \en*code"\ ([e^]n*k[=o]d"), v. t.
   To convert (a text, data) into a series of secret symbols by
   means of a code[5]; to encrypt.

   Syn: encrypt, code, encipher, cipher, cypher, inscribe, write
        in code.
        [PJC]

	

	encode
     v : convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the
         message for security reasons" [syn: code, encipher, cipher,
          cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code] [ant:
         decode]

	

	encode
     
        1.  To convert data or some physical
        quantity into a given format.  E.g. uuencode.
     
        See also encoder.
     
        2.  To encrypt, to perform encryption.
     
        (1999-07-06)