How is encoding a part of communication process?

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What is meant by encoding in Communication process?

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The source initiates a message by encoding a thought. The sender puts the ideas and thoughts into some form of a logical and coded message which may be oral or written. An appropriate method of communication (some symbols-words, gestures, expressions etc.) has to be selected by the sender of the message which will reach the receiver who will give attention to it.