Codes: meaning, definitions and examples

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codes

 

[ koสŠdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in a form that can be understood by someone who knows the system.

Synonyms

ciphers, signals, symbols

Examples of usage

  • These codes are essential for the functioning of the software program.
  • The Morse code uses dots and dashes to represent letters and numbers.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

Laws or regulations.

Synonyms

laws, regulations, rules

Examples of usage

  • The local city code prohibits parking on the sidewalk.
  • The building code outlines safety requirements for construction.
Context #3 | Verb

computer programming

To write code for a computer program.

Synonyms

develop, program, script

Examples of usage

  • She codes in multiple programming languages.
  • He coded a new feature for the app.

Translations

Translations of the word "codes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรณdigos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคกเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Codes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kode

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kody

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท codes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณdigos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kodlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรณdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรณdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ็ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะดั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kodlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณdigos

Etymology

The word 'codes' originated from the Latin word 'codex', which means a book or a set of written laws. Over time, the term evolved to refer to various systems of symbols or rules used for communication, programming, or legal purposes. The use of codes has been essential in diverse fields such as cryptography, computer science, and law.

See also: codebase, codebreaker, codebreaking, coded, coder, coders, coding, decode, encode.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,474, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.