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serialize

/sɪrɪˈleɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does serialize mean?

verb

To convert data or a data structure into a format that can be written to a file or transmitted across a network, typically in a text or binary format. To represent something in a series of steps or stages.

Example

"The data was serialized and sent to the server for processing."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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