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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. 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.

3. 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.

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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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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   any set of standards set forth and enforced by a local government agency for the protection of public safety, health, etc., as in the structural safety of buildings (building code), health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, etc (sanitary or health code), and the specifications for fire escapes or exits (fire code)

9. 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)

10. www.freecodecamp.org › news › what-is-codingWhat is Coding? Computer Coding Definition - freeCodeCamp.org

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    Aug 10, 2021 · In this article we learned how computers work at a high level. We then definied what programming is, what coding is, and the differences between them. Remember that coding is only the process of writing code to develop programs and applications.

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

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