Pronunciation

/kəʊd/

Definitions

Noun

1. Code: A system of symbols, usually letters or numbers, used to represent information or instructions, often for encryption or communication purposes. For example: “The secret code contained a series of alphanumeric characters.”
2. Computer code: The set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute. For example: “He spent hours writing code for the new software update.”
3. Language code: A system used to indicate the language of a text, such as ISO 639-1 or ISO 639-3 codes. For example: “The website has a dropdown menu to select the desired language code.”

Verb

1. To encode or translate information using a code. For example: “The spy had to code their message before transmitting it.”
2. To write or develop code for a program or system. For example: “She coded a new algorithm to optimize the process.”
3. To use a specific code or system (as a shortcut). For example: “In math class, they coded problems to make them more efficient.”

Adjective

1. Characterizing or related to a code or coding system. For example: “The code-breaking project required a high-level code-savvy team.”
2. Confidential or encrypted. For example: “This data is protected by a secure code.”

Phrases

• “Deciphering the code” means to understand or solve a coded message.
• “Using a code key” involves knowing the specific system to decode a message.
• “Coding standards” refer to guidelines for writing clean and consistent code.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The spy meticulously wrote a code on a piece of paper before passing it to their contact.”
• Verb: “After months of practice, he became proficient in coding his own HTML pages.”
• Adjective: “The company’s financial records were kept in a proprietary code to prevent unauthorized access.”

Synonyms

• Cryptogram
• Cipher
• Encryption
• Programming
• Syntax
• Algorithmic