Code

/koʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc.

The spy communicated using a secret code to protect sensitive information.

A set of instructions or rules for a computer program or software.

The programmer wrote efficient code to enhance the application's performance.

A collection of laws or regulations.

The city has a building code that must be followed by all contractors.

A system for classifying or categorizing information.

The library uses a Dewey decimal code to organize its books.

verb

To write or create computer code.

She learned to code in Python to develop her own software applications.

To convert information into a coded form.

The team had to code the data to ensure its security during transmission.

Derived from Latin 'codex', meaning 'book'.

moral code

A set of guidelines for ethical behavior.

code red

An alert or emergency signal.

code of conduct

A set of rules governing behavior.

decode

To convert a coded message back to its original form.

encode

To convert information into a coded format.

decipher

To interpret or make sense of a coded message.

To leave or exit quickly.

I need to code out of this party, it's too crowded.

To act in accordance with a set of unspoken rules.

Just code with the vibe, and you'll do fine.