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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCODE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › codeCode Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 system of replacing the words in a message with other words or symbols, so that nobody can understand it unless they know the system. They used elaborate secret codes, as when the names of trees stood for letters. If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary. 3. countable noun B2.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCODE | meaning - 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. They were trying to break (= understand) the enemy's code. code noun (TELEPHONE) a set of numbers used at the beginning of all the telephone numbers in a particular area. code noun (RULES)