codec

noun

co·​dec ˈkō-ˌdek 

: a device or software system that can digitize and often compress an audio or video signal for transmission (as over a telephone line) and convert an incoming signal to audio or video for reception

To permit satellite communication through such a compact antenna, an electronic device called a voice coder-decoder—or codec—translates speech into a digital signal.

—Discover

Examples of codec in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The treble is plenty bright, but the SBC codec leaves obvious compression on cymbal hits. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

There isn’t support for Google Case but there is a Bluetooth streaming option with support for SBC and AAC codecs. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Many collaboration platforms also prioritize high-quality audio with AI audio codecs that can reduce background noise and improve voice clarity even in challenging network conditions. —Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

From codec calls to cardboard boxes, this panel dives into the legacy, characters, and behind-the-scenes memories from one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. —EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

coder + decoder

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for codec

• aztec
• breakneck
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck
• check