code

/koʊd/
verb
  1. To write instructions in a programming language for a computer.
    • He learned to code in Python during his summer internship.
    • She codes every evening to build her own video game.
    • The team coded a new feature that allows users to upload photos.
  2. To convert information into a code for secrecy or brevity.
    • In the game, players code their answers using colored cards.
    • They coded the patient's name as a number to protect privacy.
    • The general ordered the soldier to code the message before sending it.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A system of words, letters, numbers, or symbols used to represent information secretly or briefly.
    • The students used a simple code where A=1, B=2, and so on.
    • The spy sent a message in code that only the agent could read.
    • Each product has a bar code that the scanner reads at the checkout.
  2. A set of rules or principles that guide behavior or conduct.
    • The school has a strict dress code that all students must follow.
    • A knight followed a code of honor that included bravery and loyalty.
    • The company's code of ethics requires employees to report any conflicts of interest.
  3. Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can understand and execute.
    • The developer spent hours debugging the code to fix the error.
    • Learning to write code can open up many career opportunities in technology.
    • She wrote code for a new app that helps people track their fitness goals.
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