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code

/kˈoʊd/noun, verb1 syllable

Code means: convert ordinary language into code.

Synonyms for code8

noun, as in a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

codification

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

computer code

verb, as in convert ordinary language into code

encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

What does code mean?6

verb

1

convert ordinary language into code“We should encode the message for security reasons”

2

attach a code to“Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later”

noun

1

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

2

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

3

a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy

4

a series of letters, numbers or symbols assigned to something for the purpose of classification or identification

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with code?21

two syllables

explodebestowedreloadunloadabodeerodedecodeencode
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All 21 rhymes for code, grouped by syllable

Code in a sentence

  • This means that the area code must be dialed, even for local calls.CM
  • Now we’ll examine the code in detail, in our customary fashion.vlad
  • Swipe your card, and then enter your code.CK
  • To create a website, it is useful to know how to code.Anon
  • In this secret code, each number stands for a letter of the alphabet.Eldad
  • Well, speaking of which, this gentleman doesn't know his grandmother's zip code.kiryopi
  • You have to enter your house number, suburb, post code and street separately.ferra
  • Go to the post office and ask what's our new postal code.DJ_Saidez

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of code

as a noun

plural
codes

as a verb

past tense
coded
present participle
coding
third-person singular
codes