What is encoding in communication?

Expressing an idea as a message using a code.

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  1. Ignoring the message completely
  2. Deleting the receiver's reply
  3. Expressing an idea as a message using a code ✔

Why: Encoding is expressing an idea in message form using a code such as words or signs.

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Answer: Expressing an idea as a message using a code. Encoding is expressing an idea in message form using a code such as words or signs.

  1. Communication en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication
    This process is called encoding and happens using a code, i.e. a sign system that is able to express the idea
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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