"Encodings" refer to the methods and systems used to convert data from one format to another, particularly in the context of digital information, text, and communication. Here are a few common contexts in which the term "encoding" is used: 1. **Character Encoding**: This defines how characters are represented in bytes. Examples include: - **ASCII**: An early character encoding standard that represents English letters and control characters using 7 bits.
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