code

¹code

noun \ˈkōd\

Definition of CODE

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 (as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings

4

: genetic code

5

: a set of instructions for a computer

— code·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of CODE

1. Everyone in the organization has to follow its code of ethics.
2. The army has a strict code of conduct.
3. The enemy was unable to break the army's secret code.
4. The message was sent in code.
5. Every item in the store has a product code.
6. Enter your security code to access the computer.
7. Each employee is given a code number.
8. He was hired to write programming code.

Origin of CODE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin caudex, codex trunk of a tree, document formed originally from wooden tablets

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CODE

Synonyms: canon, constitution, decalogue, law

Related Words: discipline, establishment; common law, legislation

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Rhymes with CODE

bode, bowed, goad, load, lode, mode, node, ode, road, rode, toad, toed, woad