double coding
"Double coding" involves the use of multiple meanings or interpretations within a single medium, applicable in language, art, research, and design.
Definition
C1Language and Communication
(academic, technical)The practice of using language that can be interpreted in multiple ways depending on the frame of reference.
Example
- The poem uses double coding to convey different messages to various readers.
C1Art and Literature
(academic, artistic)Combining postmodern techniques with traditional styles to create works that appeal to diverse audiences.
Example
- The artist's work is an example of double coding, blending modern and classical elements.
C2Qualitative Research
(technical, academic)Assigning multiple codes to a single piece of data to reflect its various possible interpretations.
Example
- In the study, double coding was used to capture the complexity of participants' responses.
C2Architecture and Design
(technical, professional)Embedding multiple layers of meaning within a single design element to make it interpretable by different audiences.
Example
- The building's facade is a brilliant example of double coding, appealing to both modernists and traditionalists.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double coding":
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