Codification: meaning, definitions and examples

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codification

 

[ ˌkəʊ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

information technology

The process of converting data or information into a code. Codification is essential for data security and efficient data processing.

Synonyms

conversion, encoding, encryption

Examples of usage

  • The codification of sensitive information ensures its protection from unauthorized access.
  • The codification of the new software improved its performance and reliability.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The act or process of arranging laws or rules according to a system. Codification simplifies legal systems and facilitates their enforcement.

Synonyms

arrangement, organization, systematization

Examples of usage

  • The codification of the new regulations made it easier for citizens to understand their rights and obligations.
  • The codification of the penal code enhanced the clarity and consistency of legal provisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "codification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 codificação

🇮🇳 कोडिफिकेशन

🇩🇪 Kodifizierung

🇮🇩 kodifikasi

🇺🇦 кодифікація

🇵🇱 kodyfikacja

🇯🇵 コード化

🇫🇷 codification

🇪🇸 codificación

🇹🇷 kodlama

🇰🇷 코디피케이션

🇸🇦 ترميز

🇨🇿 kodifikace

🇸🇰 kodifikácia

🇨🇳 编码

🇸🇮 kodifikacija

🇮🇸 kóðun

🇰🇿 кодтау

🇬🇪 კოდიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 kodlaşdırma

🇲🇽 codificación

Word origin

The word 'codification' originates from the Latin word 'codificare', which means to compile or arrange according to a code. The concept of codification has been crucial in various fields, from information technology to law, to establish order, clarity, and efficiency in systems.