noun

serialization

serialization

Data serialization is key for network communication.

Data serialization is key for network communication.

The serialization process converts objects into bytes.

The serialization process converts objects into bytes.

((of sth.)) the process of converting (sth.) The serialization of complex data is difficult.

Synonyms: encoding, conversion; Antonyms: deserialization

From 'serial' + the suffix '-ization', which denotes a process or action. 'Serial' comes from 'series'.

Think of putting complex data into a 'series' or a single file line to be sent, like cars of a train.

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