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code

1 of 2noun
/koʊd/
Forms:codes
1

the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program used to perform specific tasks

  • The programmer wrote the code to run the new software.
  • The code needed debugging before it could run correctly.
  • The app’s source code was open for anyone to inspect.
  • The website’s functionality relies on complex code.
  • She copied the code from the tutorial to test it on her system.
Synonyms:
computer code
2

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something

  • Enter the code to unlock the door.
  • The product has a unique code printed on the label.
  • The discount code gave her 20% off the purchase.
  • She scanned the QR code to view the menu.
  • The code on the package helps track its delivery status.
3

a written set of laws, rules, or principles

  • The city adopted a new building code.
  • The ethics code guided their behavior.
  • The legal code was revised last year.
  • Students must follow the conduct code.
  • The tax code grows more complex each year.
Synonyms:
codification
4

a system of symbols or signals used to send messages briefly or secretly

  • They sent the warning in a simple code.
  • The spy decrypted the enemy's code.
  • He wrote the message in a private code.
  • The team used a code to mark safe routes.
  • The code kept the information concealed.