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 code code /ˈkoʊd/

noun

  1. () A set of rules, principles or laws (especially written ones)  ( codification , code )
    a set of rules, principles or laws (especially written ones)
      The spy used a secret code to transmit confidential information.
    The spy used a secret code to transmit confidential information.
  2. () A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy  ( code )
    a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
     Spies often communicate using a secret code to remain undetected.
    Spies often communicate using a secret code to remain undetected.
  3. (computing) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions  ( code , computer code )
    (computing) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

verb

  1. () Attach a code to  ( code )
    attach a code to
     Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later
    Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later
  2. Convert ordinary language into code  ( code , cypher , encrypt , cipher , encipher , inscribe , write in code )
    convert ordinary language into code
     We should encode the message for security reasons
    We should encode the message for security reasons