precoding
/priˈkoʊdɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or used in the stage before coding, especially in data processing or research.
- She attended a workshop on precoding techniques for social science surveys.
- The team developed a precoding checklist to ensure all responses were formatted correctly.
- Precoding steps are essential for maintaining consistency in large datasets.
noun
- The process of assigning codes or labels to data before it is processed or analyzed.
- In the study, precoding of interview notes saved time during the analysis phase.
- The researcher spent hours on precoding the survey responses before entering them into the database.
- Precoding helps organize raw data so that computer programs can read it more easily.