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   Code

   /kōd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc., especially for the purposes of secrecy: "the Americans cracked their diplomatic code" Similar ciphersecret languagesecret writingset of symbolskeyhieroglyphicscoded messagecryptogramrare:cryptograph
   • ▪ a system of signals, such as sounds, light flashes, or flags, used to send messages: "Morse code"
   • ▪ a series of letters, numbers, or symbols assigned to something for the purposes of classification or identification: "the genetic code"
   • 2. program instructions: "assembly code"
   • 3. a systematic collection of laws or regulations: "the criminal code" Similar lawlawsbody of lawrulesregulationsconstitutionsystemchartercanonjurisprudence
   • ▪ a set of conventions governing behavior or activity in a particular sphere: "a dress code" Similar set of principlesset of standardsset of customsmannersethicsmoralsmoralityconventionaccepted behavioretiquetteprotocol
   • ▪ a set of rules and standards adhered to by a society, class, or individual: "a stern code of honor"

   verb

   • 1. convert (the words of a message) into a particular code in order to convey a secret meaning: "only Mitch knew how to read the message—even the name was coded"
   • ▪ express the meaning of (a statement or communication) in an indirect or euphemistic way: "they code their language when talking to the general public"
   • ▪ assign a code to (something) for purposes of classification, analysis, or identification: "she coded the samples and sent them down for dissection"
   • 2. write code for (a computer program): "most developers code C + + like C"
   • 3. specify the genetic sequence 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 color"

   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 › us › dictionaryCODE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of numbers, letters, or signals used to represent something in a shorter or more convenient form: in code The message was written in code. decipher a code She managed to decipher the code.

3. 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.

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

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   5 days ago · 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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   a set of symbols that can be interpreted by a computer or piece of software: binary code; Java code; ASCII code. the symbolic arrangement of statements or instructions in a computer program, or the set of instructions in such a program: That program took 3000 lines of code.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncode noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /kəʊd/ [countable, uncountable] (often in compounds) a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form. to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) in code It's written in code.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › codeCode Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : a set of laws or regulations. the state's criminal code. the tax code. the city's plumbing/electrical/building codes. The school has a dress code. [=rules about what a person can wear] — see also penal code. b : a set of ideas or rules about how to behave. a moral code. Everyone in the organization has to follow its code of ethics.

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

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   a set of numbers used at the beginning of all the telephone numbers in a particular area. code noun (RULES) a set of rules on how to behave or how to do things: a code of conduct / practice. The club has a strict dress code (= rules about what you wear). See also. bar code. zip code.