codecode1 /kəʊd $ koʊd/ ●●●S2W2 noun1laws/behaviourBEHAVIOURRULE/REGULATION [countable] a set of rules, laws, or principles that tell people how to behaveThe Torah is the basis for all the Jewish laws and their moral code.Each state in the US has a different criminal and civil code.The judge ruled that there had been no breach of the code.There were plans to introduce a dress code (=rules about what to wear) for civil servants.code of conduct/behaviour/ethicsthe strict code of conduct that is so much a part of karatecode of practice (=a set of rules that people in a particular business or profession agree to obey)The Textile Services Association has drawn up a code of practice endorsed by the Office of Fair Trading.► see thesaurus at rule →Highway Code, penal code2secret messageSECRET MESSAGESECRET [countable, uncountable] a system of words, letters, or symbols that you use instead of ordinary writing, so that the information can only be understood by someone else who knows the systemin codeAll reports must be sent in code.break/crack a code (=manage to understand a code)They didn’t realise that we’d broken their secret code.3symbols giving informationSIGNS GIVING INFORMATIONTCM [countable] a set of numbers, letters, or symbols that shows what something is or gives information about itGoods that you order must have a product code.Every item found on the archaeological dig is given a code number. →bar code, genetic code, postcode, zip code4telephonesTELEPHONES [countable] (also dialling code, STD code British English)TCT the group of numbers that comes before a telephone number when you are calling from a different areaSYN area code American EnglishWhat’s the code for Aberdeen?5computersCOMPUTERSTD [countable, uncountable] a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do →machine code, source code6sounds/signals [countable]SOUNDS/SIGNALSSYSTEM a system of sounds or signals that represent words or letters when they are sent by machine →Morse codeCOLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a set of rules, laws, or principles that tell people how to behavephrasesa code of practice/conduct/ethics (=rules for people in a particular profession or business)There is a strict code of conduct for doctors.a code of behaviourEach tribe follows its own code of behaviour.a code of honour (=a code of behaviour)The family’s code of honour meant that they had to take revenge.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + code a moral codeChildren acquire their parents’ moral code.a legal code (=rules decided by law)the legal code on the use of pesticidesa penal/criminal code (=relating to the punishment of criminals)At that time the penal code allowed the death penalty.a dress code (=rules about what you must wear)Some of the more expensive clubs have a dress code.the Highway Code (=the official rules about driving in Britain)You will be tested on your knowledge of the Highway Code.a strict codeIn future we will have to abide by a strict code of environmental standards.a voluntary code (=one that people are not legally obliged to follow)This voluntary code sets standards for retailers on the use of child labour.verbshave a codeMost professional organizations have a code of ethics.create/produce/establish a codeThey have established a code of practice for advertisers.draw up/lay down a code (=create one)The syndicate decided to draw up a code of conduct for its members.follow a codeWhen children are near water, it’s important to follow a basic safety code.comply with/adhere to/conform to a code formal (=follow one)All staff must sign and strictly adhere to a Code of Business Ethics.break a codeEuropean steel producers were judged to be breaking the code.breach/violate/contravene a code formal (=break one)Any companies breaching the code will be expelled from the Association.COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a system of words, letters, or symbols that you use instead of ordinary writing, so that the information can only be understood by someone else who knows the systemadjectivesa secret codethe secret codes used during the two world warsverbsbreak/crack a code (=discover how to understand a code)The Enigma machine was used to crack the enemy codes.decipher a code formal (=break one)His job involved deciphering the codes used by the enemy.write something in codeAll the information we received during the war was written in code.send something in codeThe message was sent in code to the task force, as a signal to attack.code + NOUNa code word (=a secret word you must know to get information, access etc)UMBRA was the code word for top secret information.a code name (=a secret name used to hide your real identity)The spy was referred to in the report only by his code name 'Trevor S'.
code• It was based on independentparticles, each coding for a singleattribute and each following its own path down the generations.• It is not supposed to be obvious that the statement can be coded into arithmetic, but it can be.• Topological feature based methods detect and code straight lines and the orientation of strokes.• Securitybadges are coded to show which buildings each person may enter.• Fig. 1 shows how an eight bitbinary number can be barcoded using this system.• And why is it coded with initials?From King Business Dictionarycodecode /kəʊdkoʊd/ noun1[countable]LAW a complete set of written rules or lawsEach state in the US has a different criminal and civil code. →building code →City Code →Internal Revenue Code →Takeover Code2[countable] a set of numbers, letters, or signs that are used to show what something is or give information about itIt is all too easy to miss an employee off a list because a code has been entered incorrectly. →bar code →business activity code →sort code →Universal Product Code3[countable, uncountable]COMPUTING a set of instructions that tell a computer what to doa translator that will take the binary code from Windows applications and produce Alpha codeAn ANDF version of the spreadsheet runs to 200,000 lines of code. →machine code4[countable] (also dialling code), STD code British English, area code American English the group of numbers that come before a telephone number when you are calling from a different areaWhat’s the code for Aberdeen?Dial 0101 first, then your area code, followed by your home number.5[countable] British English (also tax code), code numberTAX a number that is given to an employee showing the amount of money that they are allowed to earn without paying any taxWhen you get married your code will change.Origincode1(1500-1600)FrenchLatincodex; → CODEX