Entitize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To convert into an entity; to perceive as tangible or alive. transitive
  2. 2
    To convert a character into a character entity reference. transitive

    "The program entitizes certain XML characters."

Example

More examples

"The program entitizes certain XML characters."

Etymology

From entity + -ize.

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