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code noun 1 a system of words, letters or symbols, used in place of those really intended, for secrecy's or brevity's sake. 2 a set of signals for sending messages, etc. 3 a message in code. 4 computing a set of symbols that represent numbers, letters, etc in binary form so that information can be stored or exchanged between different computer systems, eg the ASCII code. 5 computing the set of written instructions or statements that make up a computer program. 6 a group of numbers and letters used as means of identification. 7 a set of principles of behaviour. 8 a systematically organized set of laws. 9 telecomm the number dialled before a personal telephone number when making a non-local call, in order to connect with the required area. verb (coded, coding) 1 to put something into a code. 2 computing to generate a set of written instructions or statements that make up a computer program.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: French, from Latin codex book.