Definitions for code
koʊdcode

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. code, codificationnoun

   a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

2. codenoun

   a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy

3. code, computer codeverb

   (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

4. codeverb

   attach a code to

   "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"

5. code, encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in codeverb

   convert ordinary language into code

   "We should encode the message for security reasons"

GCIDERate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Codenoun

   Any set of symbols or combinations of symbols used for communication in any medium, such as by telegraph or semaphore. See Morse code, and error-correcting code.

2. Codenoun

   Any set of standards established by the governing authority of a geopolitical entity restricting the ways that certain activities may be performed, especially the manner in which buildings or specific systems within buildings may be constructed; as, a building code; a plumbing code; a health code.

3. Codenoun

   Any system used for secrecy in communication, in which the content of a communication is converted, prior to transmission, into symbols whose meaning is known only to authorized recipients of the message; such codes are used to prevent unauthorized persons from learning the content of the communication. The process of converting a communication into secret symbols by means of a code is called encoding or encryption. However, unauthorized persons may learn the code by various means, as in code-breaking.

4. Codenoun

   An error-correcting code. See below.

5. Codenoun

   (Computers) The set of instructions for a computer program written by a programmer, usually in a programming language such as Fortran, C, Cobol, Java, C++, etc.; also, the executable binary object code. All such programs except for the binary object code must be converted by a compiler program into object code, which is the arrangement of data bits which can be directly interpreted by a computer.

6. Codeverb

   To convert (a text or other information) into a encoded form by means of a code.

7. Codeverb

   To write a computer program in a programming language; as, to code a sorting routine.

8. Codeverb

   To serve as the nucleotide sequence directing the synthesis of a particular amino acid or sequence of amino acids in protein biosynthesis; as, this sequence of nucleotides encodes the hemoglobin alpha chain..

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. codenoun

   A very short abbreviation, often with little correlation to the item it represents

   You assigned the same "unique" code to two intake-categories, causing a database error!

2. codenoun

   A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.

   "The collection of laws made by the order of Justinian is sometimes called, by way of eminence, "The Code"." -Wharton

3. codenoun

   Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

4. codenoun

   A set of rules for converting information into another form or representation.

5. codenoun

   A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.

6. codenoun

   A programming language (or other computer language), a program, a routine written in it, or, more generally, the input of a translator, an interpretator or a browser, namely: source code, machine code, bytecode.

7. codenoun

   A computer program, or more generally, any defined computing process.

8. codeverb

   To write software programs.

9. codeverb

   To categorise by assigning identifiers from a schedule, for example CPT coding for medical insurance purposes.

10. codeverb

    To encode.

    We should code the messages we sent out on usenet.

11. codeverb

    Of a patient, to suffer a sudden medical emergency such as cardiac arrest.

12. codeverb

    To encode a protein.

13. Etymology: from codex, later form of caudex.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Codenoun

   Etymology: codex, Latin.

   1. A book.2. A book of the civil law.

   We find in the Theodosian and Justinian code the interest of trade very well provided for. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

   Indentures, cov’nants, articles they draw,
   Large as the fields themselves; and larger far
   Than civil codes with all their glosses are. Alexander Pope, Sat.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Code

   In communications and information processing, code is a system of rules to convert information—such as a letter, word, sound, image, or gesture—into another form, sometimes shortened or secret, for communication through a communication channel or storage in a storage medium. An early example is an invention of language, which enabled a person, through speech, to communicate what they thought, saw, heard, or felt to others. But speech limits the range of communication to the distance a voice can carry and limits the audience to those present when the speech is uttered. The invention of writing, which converted spoken language into visual symbols, extended the range of communication across space and time. The process of encoding converts information from a source into symbols for communication or storage. Decoding is the reverse process, converting code symbols back into a form that the recipient understands, such as English or/and Spanish. One reason for coding is to enable communication in places where ordinary plain language, spoken or written, is difficult or impossible. For example, semaphore, where the configuration of flags held by a signaler or the arms of a semaphore tower encodes parts of the message, typically individual letters, and numbers. Another person standing a great distance away can interpret the flags and reproduce the words sent.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. code

   Code refers to a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals used to represent information or instructions in a specific way. It is usually used for secrecy, brevity or data processing, such as computer programming, where sequences of instructions and statements are written to be executed by a computer.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Codenoun

   a body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest

2. Codenoun

   any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals

3. Etymology: [F., fr. L. codex, caudex, the stock or stem of a tree, a board or tablet of wood smeared over with wax, on which the ancients originally wrote; hence, a book, a writing.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Code

   Code are an English/Norwegian black metal band that formed in 2002.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Code

   kōd, n. a collection or digest of laws: a system of rules and regulations: a system of signs used in the army.—ns. Codificā′tion; Codi′fīer, Cod′ist, one who codifies.—v.t. Cod′ify, to put into the form of a code: to digest: to systematise:—pr.p. cod′ifying; pa.p. cod′ified.—Code telegram, a telegram whose text in itself has no meaning, but where the words are merely arbitrary symbols for other words known to the receiver.—The Code, esp. the rules and regulations regarding government schools and teachers. [Fr. code—L. codex.]

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. code

   1. n. The stuff that software writers write, either in source form or after translation by a compiler or assembler. Often used in opposition to “data”, which is the stuff that code operates on. Among hackers this is a mass noun, as in “How much code does it take to do a bubble sort?”, or “The code is loaded at the high end of RAM.” Among scientific programmers it is sometimes a count noun equilvalent to “program”; thus they may speak of “codes” in the plural. Anyone referring to software as “the software codes” is probably a newbie or a suit. 2. v. To write code. In this sense, always refers to source code rather than compiled. “I coded an Emacs clone in two hours!” This verb is a bit of a cultural marker associated with the Unix and minicomputer traditions (and lately Linux); people within that culture prefer v. ‘code’ to v. ‘program’ whereas outside it the reverse is normally true.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. code

   A compilation or collection of laws made by public authority, as the Code Napoléon.

2. code

   A list of signal symbols. See Signaling.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. codenoun

   A conscious subject or object that is mutually together with another denoting formation from removal or reversal completely. 1.) A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc., esp. for the purpose of secrecy. 2.) Program instructions.

   My personality programs a code of honor by the second, minute to the hour.

   Etymology: Key

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on January 28, 2024  

2. ---

   code

   To create, define, type and input a step-by-step language and instructions for the function and use of a computer, software, app, device, technology, laptop, server, network or program.

   The code was easy to create, the coder was trained to create with a pattern and create easy and simple code.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 12, 2020  

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1. code

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2. CODE

   What does CODE stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the CODE acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CODE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Code is ranked #31587 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Code surname appeared 732 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Code.
   
   60.1% or 440 total occurrences were White.
   31.8% or 233 total occurrences were Black.
   4.9% or 36 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.3% or 17 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Coding System
   • Label
   • Written Communication

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'code' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1996

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'code' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2817

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'code' in Nouns Frequency: #728

Anagrams for code »

1. OECD

2. coed

3. co-ed

How to pronounce code?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say code in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of code in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of code in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of code in a Sentence

1. The XFL:

   Unfortunately, as a new enterprise, we were not insulated from the harsh economic impacts and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, accordingly, we have filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

2. Daniel Rascher:

   They don’t want to wait in line, or some of the fans aren’t vaccinated and don’t want to go out and get a COVID test and bring it with them, you have to show your card or QR code and I don’t know if the schools are equipped to quickly scan that. You’re probably going to see the dip in demand because people don’t want to deal with it.

3. Nils Melzer:

   In my view, all of the incidents shown in this video require independent investigation and most of them are likely to merit prosecution, clearly gratuitous infliction of severe pain and suffering … constitutes a grave violation of human dignity and of the universal code of conduct for law enforcement officials.

4. Zhang Qianlin:

   The civil code doesn't put restrictions such as kinship or gender on the people who can be given the right to reside.

5. John Wayne, the book "My Life With the Duke":

   A man has to have a code, a way of life to live by.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=code
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=code
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Code
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=code
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code
8. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=code
9. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=code
10. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
    https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#Code
11. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
12. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html