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   code

   /kəʊd/

   noun

   • 1. a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy: "the Americans cracked their diplomatic code" Similar ciphersecret languagesecret writingset of symbolskeyhieroglyphicscoded messagecryptogramrare:cryptograph
   • ▪ a phrase or concept used to represent another in an indirect way: "‘We'll catch up soon’ is usually a code for ‘I'm not that into you’"
   • ▪ a series of letters, numbers, or symbols assigned to something for the purposes of classification or identification: "each box had a label with the code SC 90"
   • ▪ short for dialling code
   • 2. program instructions: "assembly code"
   • 3. a systematic collection of laws or statutes: "a revision of the penal code" Similar lawlawsbody of lawrulesregulationsconstitutionsystemchartercanonjurisprudence
   • ▪ a set of conventions or moral principles governing behaviour in a particular sphere: "a strict dress code" Similar set of principlesset of standardsset of customsmannersethicsmoralsmoralityconventionaccepted behaviouretiquetteprotocol

   verb

   • 1. convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning: "only Mitch knew how to read the message—even the name was coded"
   • ▪ express the meaning of (a statement) in an indirect way: "they code their language when talking to the general public"
   • ▪ assign a code to (something) for purposes of classification or identification: "she coded the samples and sent them for dissection"
   • 2. write code for (a computer program): "most developers code C + + like C"
   • 3. be the genetic code for (an amino acid or protein): "genes that code for human growth hormone"
   • ▪ be the genetic determiner of (a characteristic): "one pair of homologous chromosomes codes for eye colour"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin codex, codic- (see codex). The term originally denoted a systematic collection of statutes made by Justinian or another of the later Roman emperors; compare with code (sense 3 of the noun) (mid 18th century), the earliest modern sense.

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   CODE definition: 1. a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CODE is a systematic statement of a body of law; especially : one given statutory force. How to use code in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCODE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CODE meaning: 1. a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of…. Learn more.

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   Code definition: a system for communication by telegraph, heliograph, etc., in which long and short sounds, light flashes, etc., are used to symbolize the content of a message. See examples of CODE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCODE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A code is a group of numbers or letters which is used to identify something, such as a postal address or part of a phone number. Callers dialling the wrong area code will not get through. 4. countable noun. A code is any system of signs or symbols that has a meaning. Only one voucher or promotional code can be used per transaction.

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   CODE meaning: 1 : a set of laws or regulations; 2 : a set of ideas or rules about how to behave

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › codeCode - definition of code by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a system for communication by telegraph, heliograph, etc., in which the letters of a message are represented by long and short sounds, light flashes, etc.: Morse code. 2. a system used for brevity or secrecy of communication, in which arbitrarily chosen words, letters, or symbols are assigned definite meanings.

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   Code definition: A system of symbols and rules used to represent instructions to a computer; a computer program. Dictionary Thesaurus

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarycode | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    a set of letters, numbers, or signs that are used instead of ordinary words to keep a message secret: The message was written in code.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › codeCode - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of code. noun. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) synonyms: codification. see more. noun. a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy. see more. verb. convert ordinary language into code. synonyms: cipher, cypher, encipher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code. see more. verb.