code

noun
UK: /kəʊd/
US: /koʊd/

  1. A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for secrecy.

    1. We cracked the enemy's code quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The message was sent in code to protect its contents from interception. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of rules or principles governing conduct.

    1. There's a strict dress code here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Journalists must adhere to a professional code of ethics at all times. [ ] [ ]

  3. A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

    1. I'm learning to write code now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software is poorly written and the code is very difficult to understand. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

program standard cipher
code verb

  1. To convert a message into a code.

    1. Can you code this message? [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to code the documents to prevent unauthorized access later on. [ ] [ ]

  2. To write computer programs.

    1. She codes in Python daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs someone who can code efficiently and solve problems quickly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "code" in English means: A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for secrecy., A set of rules or principles governing conduct., A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do..

The phonetic transcription of "code" is /kəʊd/ in British English and /koʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "code": program, standard, cipher.

Example usage of "code": "We cracked the enemy's code quickly.". More examples on the page.