Definition: Utf8Num is a code used in programming languages that represents Unicode characters as binary numbers for efficient memory use. It's widely used in web development, where it's often utilized to store characters in URL-encoded format. The term 'utf-8' stands for 'UTF-8', which refers to the Unicode standard set by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This standard defines a common encoding that is widely used and is essential for most modern computers and devices.