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Definition of CODE
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>
— cod·able \ˈkō-də-bəl\ adjective
— cod·er noun
See Examples of CODE
- The general sent a coded message.
- Each product has been coded.
First Known Use of CODE
1815
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