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Code

kəʊd

Code definitions
noun
code codes
  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"

    cipher secret language secret writing set of symbols key hieroglyphics
    • 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"

  2. program instructions

    "assembly code"

  3. a systematic collection of laws or statutes

    "a revision of the penal code"

    • a set of conventions or moral principles governing behaviour in a particular sphere

      "a strict dress code"

verb
code coded codes coding
  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"