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Detailed explanation-1: -codec, abbreviation of coder-decoder or compression-decompression, a standard used for compressing and decompressing digital media, especially audio and video, which have traditionally consumed significant bandwidth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “codec” is a portmanteau of “coder-decoder” and is used to describe an algorithm and/or the mechanisms that implement it (hardware and/or software) that encode and decode digital data. This is important as it allows devices and programs to efficiently compress, transmit, and process large volumes of data.

Detailed explanation-3: -A coder or encoder encodes a data stream or a signal for transmission or storage, possibly in encrypted form, and the decoder function reverses the encoding for playback or editing. Codecs are used in videoconferencing, streaming media, and video editing applications.

Detailed explanation-4: -Codec is actually an acronym; it stands for compressor/decompressor. Think about all of the information contained in a video file – there are combinations of data related to images, audio, video, and meta data among others.