audio codec

[ˈɔːdiəʊ ˈkoʊdɛk]
nounmasculinepl: audio codecs
codec de áudio
1. A software or hardware tool that encodes and decodes digital audio data, compressing it for storage or transmission and decompressing it for playback
MP3 is one of the most popular audio codecs for music compression.
MP3 é um dos codecs de áudio mais populares para compressão de música.
2. The algorithm or standard used to convert analog sound waves into digital format and vice versa
The audio codec in this video player supports multiple formats including AAC and FLAC.
O codec de áudio neste reprodutor de vídeo suporta múltiplos formatos, incluindo AAC e FLAC.
The term 'audio codec' is a technical term used universally in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in IT, software development, media production, and telecommunications. There is no significant cultural variation in usage; it remains a standardized technical vocabulary term across both regions and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio encoderaudio decoderaudio compression algorithmsound codec

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
codec de áudio
Standard term used in technical documentation and professional contexts
São Paulo
codec de áudio
Commonly used in tech industries and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
codec de áudio
Technical term used in media and entertainment industries
Portugal
codec de áudio
Same term used; sometimes referred to as 'codificador de áudio' in more formal contexts

Related Words

video codeccompressionbitratesample rateaudio formatencodingdecoding
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