Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

code

noun & verb
/koʊd/
Definition
A system of words, letters, or symbols that represent a concept or message.
Examples
  • He wrote the code for the new software application.
  • The secret code can only be deciphered by those who have the key.
  • She learned to code in several programming languages.
Meaning
To encode information or to create a set of instructions for computers.
Synonyms
  • cipher
  • script
  • program
  • system