Code (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The country's tax code is notoriously complex and difficult to navigate.
• The building code requires that all new construction include fire sprinkler systems.
• The school's honor code prohibits cheating and plagiarism in any form.
• The dress code for the formal event is black tie optional.
• The Geneva Conventions established a code of conduct for the treatment of prisoners of war.

Synonyms

• Codification

Hypernyms

• Written Language
• Black And White

Hyponyms

• Health Code

Related Words

• Codify (verb)

Meaning ²

A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hyponyms

• Cryptograph
• Secret Code
• Cypher
• Postal Code
• International Morse Code
• Morse Code
• Postcode
• Access Code
• Universal Product Code
• ZIP

Related Words

• Code (verb)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Computer Code

Hyponyms

• ASCII
• ECC
• Machine Language
• Statement
• Microcode
• Program Line
• Command
• Software System
• Software Program
• Computer Software
• Computer Address
• Software Package
• Package
• Reference
• Order Code

Related Words

• Code (verb)