codec
1 of 1noun/ˈkoʊdɛk/
Forms:codecs
1
a technology that compresses and decompresses audio or video data; facilitating efficient storage, transmission, and playback of multimedia content
- The video file was saved using a popular codec for better compression.
- You need the right codec to play this video on your media player.
- The codec efficiently compressed the large audio file for easier sharing.
- The software update included a new codec for enhanced video playback.
- Different devices may require different codecs to view the same video.