CODEC

What Does CODEC Mean in a Text?

CODEC means "Coder-Decoder (for audio-video data)".

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When I write CODEC, I mean this:

meaning of CODEC

"Coder-Decoder (for audio-video data)"

Summary of Key Points

"Coder-Decoder (for audio-video data)" is the most common definition for CODEC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
CODEC
Definition:Coder-Decoder (for audio-video data)
Type:Acronym and Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of CODEC Used in a Text

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