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code - (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions |
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coding system a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages
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computer science,
computing the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
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address,
computer address,
reference the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
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american standard code for information i,
ascii (computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers
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binary code code using a string of 8 binary digits to represent characters
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ecc,
error correction code (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors
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firmware,
microcode (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
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machine code,
machine language a set of instructions coded so that the computer can use it directly without further translation
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object code the machine-language output of a compiler that is ready for execution on a particular computer
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operation code,
order code the portion of a set of operation descriptions that specifies the operation to be performed; the set of operations in a computer
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computer software,
package,
software,
software package,
software program,
software system a wrapped container
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command,
instruction,
program line,
statement availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew"
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code - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) |
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codification |
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black and white,
written communication,
written language a black-and-white photograph or slide
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bushido traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living
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legal code a code of laws adopted by a state or nation; "a code of laws"
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building code set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings
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dress code a set of rules specifying the correct manner of dress while on the premises of the institution (or specifying what manner of dress is prohibited)
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fire code set of standards established and enforced by government for fire prevention and safety in case of fire as in fire escapes etc
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omerta a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities
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health code,
sanitary code set of standards established and enforced by government for health requirements as in plumbing etc
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highway code the code of rules governing the use of public roads
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code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy |
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coding system a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages
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access,
access code the act of approaching or entering; "he gained access to the building"
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area code a number usually of 3 digits assigned to a telephone area as in the United States and Canada
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bar code,
universal product code code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information
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color code system using colors to designate classifications
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cipher,
cryptograph,
cypher,
secret code a message written in a secret code
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international morse code,
morse,
morse code a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
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postal code,
postcode,
zip,
zip code a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
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code - convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" |
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encipher,
cipher,
cypher,
encrypt,
inscribe |
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encode convert information into code; "encode pictures digitally"
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code - attach a code to; "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later" |
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label,
mark,
tag distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions
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