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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.
The code needed debugging before it could run correctly.
02
a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something
Examples
Enter the code to unlock the door.
The product has a unique code printed on the label.
03
a set of rules or standards that guide how people should behave or act
Examples
The city adopted a new building code.
The ethics code guided their behavior.
04
a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
Examples
They sent the warning in a simple code.
The spy decrypted the enemy 's 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.
He coded a website from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
02
to give a code or number to something in order to organize, analyze, or identify it
Transitive: to code items
Examples
The librarian coded the books by genre for easier access.
They coded each item in the inventory for tracking purposes.
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.
They decided to code their notes to keep the information safe.
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