Serialization (noun)

The process of converting a complex object or data structure into a linear sequence of bytes or characters that can be stored or transmitted.

Origin:

From the word serial meaning arranged in a series, and -ization meaning the act of or the state of being.

Examples:

1. Serialization is an important technique for sending data over a network or storing it in a file.
2. The serialization process converts the data into a format that can be easily read and understood by other systems.
3. Serialization allows for efficient data transfer and storage, as well as security by encoding the data.
4. The serialization process can be customized to suit the specific needs of the application.
5. The serialization of the object was required before it could be sent over the network.