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Code
01
the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program used to perform specific tasks
Examples
The programmer wrote the code to run the new software.
02
a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
codes
Examples
Enter the code to unlock the door.
03
a written set of laws, rules, or principles
Examples
The city adopted a new building code.
04
a system of symbols or signals used to send messages briefly or secretly
Examples
They sent the warning in a simple code.
to code
01
to write a computer program using specific instructions
Transitive: to code a computer program
Examples
She coded a new software application to automate tasks at work.
02
to give a code or number to something in order to organize, analyze, or identify it
Transitive: to code items
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
code
3rd person singular
codes
Past simple
coded
Past participle
coded
Examples
The librarian coded the books by genre for easier access.
03
to change the words of a message into a special code so that only certain people can understand it
Transitive: to code a message
Examples
She coded the message before sending it to her friend.
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