codification

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Recent Examples of codification The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level. Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 Three Americans died in the 1996 incident that led to sanctions and the codification of the trade embargo on Cuba that remains in place today. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Since the 2000s, researchers have added a new set of tools, including ethnographic in-site analysis, image and video codification techniques, phenomenological interviewing, and big data collecting techniques. Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 The pillars of Hungarian-style family policy, which Vance repeatedly praised, are nowhere near codification in America. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 The ruling might also put an end to any plans Republicans had of moving a sweeping policy bill through Congress this year through reconciliation, since the administration would likely demand that the codification of tariffs be a part of it. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2026 At the same time, both agencies are clearly aware that statutory language from Congress is the only thing that can’t be easily undone, which is also why Chair Atkins has emphasized his support for the codification of a crypto market structure framework. Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Perfidy was mentioned in the 1863 Lieber Code, which laid out rules of conduct for the Union Army during the American Civil War and is known today as the first modern codification of the laws of armed conflict. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026 No one offers a better example of how to make that case than Frederick Douglass, the fugitive slave, abolitionist, and eventual statesman involved in the codification of birthright citizenship in 1868. Time, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codification
Noun
  • This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index, a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 June 2026
  • And as with 2026, the USA got off to a great start and went so deep that their official tournament classification of third in 1930 remains their best-ever finish.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • On the other wall, red Componibili storage units by Anna Castelli Ferrierihold hold color samples, swatches and all the small things that resist categorization.
    Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Per ARTnews, Spain’s Court of Auditors has been critical of the Reina Sofía’s cataloguing methods for years, and government officials are now asking for a physical accounting of the over 25,000 artworks in the museum; as well as comprehensive financial valuations.
    News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
  • Among them is the demanding task of turning a pile of artifacts into a museum collection, which includes cataloging, researching, describing and photographing.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This index used a Bates numbering — a common legal document indexing system — to catalog records.
    Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Battmer said his firm is helping these clients with tax-efficient indexing or other option derivative strategies.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Nearly a decade after his diagnosis, there are still moments that sting.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The crash occurred during a routine developmental test mission for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, and the cause remains under investigation, with findings potentially six months away.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • The officer will remain on leave as the investigation into the police shooting continues, per the police department's policy.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Marketing claims about smoothness, energy, and mood are starting points for evaluation, not endpoints.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.
    Riley de León, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • According to Abbott, Yuba County Environmental Health conducted the inspection after receiving a complaint about Ranch Market and found a vermin infestation that could not be immediately corrected on-site.
    Velvet Wu June 17, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

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“Codification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codification. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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