code

1 of 2

noun

ˈkōd

plural codes

: a systematic statement of a body of law

especially : one given statutory force

: a system of principles or rules

moral code

: a system of signals or symbols for communication

: a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings

: coded language : a word or phrase chosen in place of another word or phrase in order to communicate an attitude or meaning without stating it explicitly

The strategy also appealed to blue-collar workers in the Northeast and Northwest who were opposed to "forced bussing." This was expressed in code as favoring "law and order" and opposing "crime in the streets."

Elizabeth Drew

—usually used with for

I hear the word "development" a lot in public speech; politicians and activists use it as code for a lot of things—jobs, health care, a change in leadership.

Sallie TisdaleThis quarter-century of Republican momentum was reversed finally by Bill Clinton, who called himself a "New Democrat," code for "not a liberal."

Joshua Muravchik

: genetic code

: instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software)

writing code for a new app

codeless

ˈkōd-ləs

adjective

code

2 of 2

verb

coded; coding

transitive verb

: to put in or into the form or symbols of a code

intransitive verb

: to specify the genetic code

a gene that codes for a protein

: to create or edit computer code

She got a job coding for Google.

codable

ˈkō-də-bəl How to pronounce code (audio)

adjective

coder noun

Example Sentences

Noun Everyone in the organization has to follow its code of ethics. The army has a strict code of conduct. The enemy was unable to break the army's secret code. The message was sent in code. Every item in the store has a product code. Enter your security code to access the computer. Each employee is given a code number. He was hired to write programming code. Verb The general sent a coded message. Each product has been coded. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Click the link ---> here <--- to activate our DraftKings promo code.

cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 While no explanation was immediately available from the state, the federal government’s vaccines.gov site has been updated through the week, allowing anyone to enter their ZIP code and receive a map of locations with boosters in stock.

Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 For those without a provider, help is available by dialing 211 or 877-947-2211, or texting your ZIP code to 898-211.

Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Will the budget airline seek to convert to that boarding method at Orlando’s airport, known by its code of MCO and under pressure to provide airlines with more gates?

Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Social-media platforms have also become more responsive to calls by lawmakers to censor posts deemed to violate their code of conduct.

Ian Talley, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Local shoe shine parlors have their own unique code, while the nearly 9,000 standalone U.S. gun sellers do not.

Clare Hymes, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Holmoe said that the student section will be removed from behind the opponents bench at volleyball games for the foreseeable future, and that changes to their fan code of conduct will be implemented.

Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Hawes will portray a scientist who finds herself at odds with her own moral code when circumstances lead her to make a difficult choice.

Ej Panaligan, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022

Verb

Whether and how often a CTO should code depends on the stage of the company.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 As the footage shows, renovations included setting up proper plumbing and heat in a couple of the rooms upstairs, painting over old wallpaper, and, essentially bringing the house up to code just enough to pass an inspection.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2022 Security researcher Felix Krause recently discovered that the in-app browser in TikTok’s iOS app injects JavaScript code into every website users visit.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 19 Aug. 2022 Still, life was too short to code yourself into the grave.

Sana Krasikov, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 The characters don’t have proper names, by the way, just code names and archetypal titles, which gives you an idea of the character development.

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2022 The general secretary was up to code: white trousers, blue blazer, club crest over the heart.

Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Those projects include making electrical repairs, updating additional housing units, finishing Central Booking and kitchen repairs, and $2.3 million in spending to bring the elevators up to code.

Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 May 2022 Confirm that all of the major systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire safety are all to code and functional.

Expert Panel, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 See More

Medical Definition

code 1 of 2

noun

ˈkōd

: genetic code

: code blue

code

2 of 2

verb

coded; coding

transitive verb

: to specify the genetic code for

an amino acid coded by a nucleotide sequence

intransitive verb

: to specify the genetic code

the DNA sequence of the gene that codes for that protein

Gina B. Kolata

: to experience cardiac arrest or respiratory failure

They were taking her up to the operating room and she coded in the hallway. The resuscitation effort was heroic.

Perri Klass, Discover

Legal Definition

code

noun

: a systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged especially by subject: as

: one that contains the law of a specific jurisdiction or topic promulgated by legislative authority

U.S. Code

Code of Massachusetts Regulations

building code

compare case law, digest, statute

: one that serves as a model for legislation but is not itself a law

Model Penal Code

: a set of rules or regulations that is promulgated by a body (as a professional organization) and that regulates its industrial or professional practices

ABA Code of Professional Responsibility

单词	codes
释义	code 1 of 2 noun ˈkōd plural codes 1 : a systematic statement of a body of law especially : one given statutory force 2 : a system of principles or rules moral code 3 a : a system of signals or symbols for communication b : a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings c : coded language : a word or phrase chosen in place of another word or phrase in order to communicate an attitude or meaning without stating it explicitly The strategy also appealed to blue-collar workers in the Northeast and Northwest who were opposed to "forced bussing." This was expressed in code as favoring "law and order" and opposing "crime in the streets." Elizabeth Drew —usually used with for I hear the word "development" a lot in public speech; politicians and activists use it as code for a lot of things—jobs, health care, a change in leadership. Sallie TisdaleThis quarter-century of Republican momentum was reversed finally by Bill Clinton, who called himself a "New Democrat," code for "not a liberal." Joshua Muravchik 4 : genetic code 5 : instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software) writing code for a new app codeless ˈkōd-ləs adjective code 2 of 2 verb coded; coding transitive verb : to put in or into the form or symbols of a code intransitive verb 1 : to specify the genetic code a gene that codes for a protein 2 : to create or edit computer code She got a job coding for Google. codable ˈkō-də-bəl adjective coder noun Synonyms Noun canon constitution decalogue law See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Everyone in the organization has to follow its code of ethics. The army has a strict code of conduct. The enemy was unable to break the army's secret code. The message was sent in code. Every item in the store has a product code. Enter your security code to access the computer. Each employee is given a code number. He was hired to write programming code. Verb The general sent a coded message. Each product has been coded. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Click the link ---> here <--- to activate our DraftKings promo code. cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 While no explanation was immediately available from the state, the federal government’s vaccines.gov site has been updated through the week, allowing anyone to enter their ZIP code and receive a map of locations with boosters in stock. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 For those without a provider, help is available by dialing 211 or 877-947-2211, or texting your ZIP code to 898-211. Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Will the budget airline seek to convert to that boarding method at Orlando’s airport, known by its code of MCO and under pressure to provide airlines with more gates? Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Social-media platforms have also become more responsive to calls by lawmakers to censor posts deemed to violate their code of conduct. Ian Talley, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Local shoe shine parlors have their own unique code, while the nearly 9,000 standalone U.S. gun sellers do not. Clare Hymes, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Holmoe said that the student section will be removed from behind the opponents bench at volleyball games for the foreseeable future, and that changes to their fan code of conduct will be implemented. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Hawes will portray a scientist who finds herself at odds with her own moral code when circumstances lead her to make a difficult choice. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Verb Whether and how often a CTO should code depends on the stage of the company. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 As the footage shows, renovations included setting up proper plumbing and heat in a couple of the rooms upstairs, painting over old wallpaper, and, essentially bringing the house up to code just enough to pass an inspection. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2022 Security researcher Felix Krause recently discovered that the in-app browser in TikTok’s iOS app injects JavaScript code into every website users visit. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 19 Aug. 2022 Still, life was too short to code yourself into the grave. Sana Krasikov, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 The characters don’t have proper names, by the way, just code names and archetypal titles, which gives you an idea of the character development. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2022 The general secretary was up to code: white trousers, blue blazer, club crest over the heart. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Those projects include making electrical repairs, updating additional housing units, finishing Central Booking and kitchen repairs, and $2.3 million in spending to bring the elevators up to code. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 May 2022 Confirm that all of the major systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire safety are all to code and functional. Expert Panel, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin caudex, codex trunk of a tree, document formed originally from wooden tablets First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1815, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing code area code code name code word code of ethics dress code Morse code genetic code source code object code penal code zip code sub-code black code dialling code pre-code bar code cheat code See More area code code name code word code of ethics dress code Morse code genetic code source code object code penal code zip code sub-code black code dialling code pre-code bar code cheat code See More Kids Definition code 1 of 2 noun ˈkōd 1 : a system of rules or principles a code of conduct 2 : a system of signals or letters and symbols with special meanings used for sending messages 3 : a collection of laws criminal code 4 : genetic code 5 : a set of instructions for a computer code 2 of 2 verb coded; coding : to put in the form of a code Medical Definition code 1 of 2 noun ˈkōd 1 : genetic code 2 : code blue code 2 of 2 verb coded; coding transitive verb : to specify the genetic code for an amino acid coded by a nucleotide sequence intransitive verb 1 : to specify the genetic code the DNA sequence of the gene that codes for that protein Gina B. Kolata 2 : to experience cardiac arrest or respiratory failure They were taking her up to the operating room and she coded in the hallway. The resuscitation effort was heroic. Perri Klass, Discover Legal Definition code noun 1 : a systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged especially by subject: as a : one that contains the law of a specific jurisdiction or topic promulgated by legislative authority U.S. Code Code of Massachusetts Regulations building code compare case law, digest, statute b : one that serves as a model for legislation but is not itself a law Model Penal Code 2 : a set of rules or regulations that is promulgated by a body (as a professional organization) and that regulates its industrial or professional practices ABA Code of Professional Responsibility History and Etymology for code Old French, from Medieval Latin codex, from Latin caudex codex tree trunk, set of wood writing tablets, book codes 1 of 2 noun plural of code as in laws a collection or system of rules of conduct Hammurabi was an ancient king of Babylon with a famous code of laws the tax code Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance laws constitutions canons decalogues legislations disciplines common law establishments codes 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of code as in ciphers Synonyms & Similar Words ciphers encodes encrypts enciphers garbles jumbles (up) mixes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms decodes deciphers breaks cracks decrypts unscrambles translates renders descrambles See More
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