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Definition of code smell - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. characteristic in code indicating a design problemTECH.
- The code smell was obvious in the outdated function.
- Developers gathered to discuss the code smell in the project.
- A code smell was detected during the software audit.
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Expressions with code
decipher or break a secret code or system
The hacker tried to crack code to access the data.
highest level of danger needing immediate action
The hospital announced a code red after the accident.
write code to make a computer program
I will code up a new app tonight.
unspoken rule to not disclose information
The gang members followed a strict code of silence.
understand a complex system or language
After months of study, she finally cracked the code of the ancient script.
be so large it could get its own postal code
That sandwich is so big it could have its own zip code!
number identifying a telephone region
She dialed the area code before the local number..
name used to secretly identify someone or something
The agent was known only by his code name.
system of colours used to classify information
The library uses a colour code to organize books by genre..
solve a secret message or code
The detective managed to crack a code in the letter.
series of numbers dialed before a phone number
You need the dialling code to call London from abroad.
rules about what clothes are allowed in a place
The school has a strict dress code.
hidden meaning or message within a communication
The novel contained a secret code that hinted at the treasure's location.
short reference used to look up a specific reservation or ticket
Keep your booking code handy when checking in online for the flight.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
figure out the meaning of a secret message
The spy tried to break a code quickly.
set of rules for acceptable conduct
The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.
alphanumeric code for discounts in retail
Enter the coupon code at checkout to save 20%.
using symbols or signals not easily understood
The message was sent in code to avoid detection.
set of rules guiding ethical behavior
The community follows a strict moral code.
series of letters and numbers used for sorting mail
Write your postal code on the envelope.
laws that control how people use roads and vehicles
The traffic code says you must stop at red lights.
set of principles guiding moral behavior
The company follows a strict ethical code.
Expressions with smell
recognize or detect as if by smelling
She could smell out the deceit in his words.
have an unpleasant smell
The room started to smell up after the party.
seem suspicious or dubious
The deal he offered started to smell fishy after his reluctance to provide details..
sense that success is near
The team could smell victory as the final whistle approached.
perceive danger through intuition or instinct
She can smell danger before anyone else notices.
funny, relaxed way to say goodbye
Smell you later, I’ve got to run!
detect signs of weakness or opportunity in a situation or person
The lawyer smelled blood in the water during the trial.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell like a rat when he avoids my questions.
emit a very strong and unpleasant odor
The garbage in the alley smells to high heaven.
in a way that is persistent and unwelcome
He kept showing up like a bad smell.
accept money regardless of its source
He believes money does not smell when accepting donations.
money is not tainted by its origins
He accepted the bribe because money has no smell.
not show signs of being false or suspicious
His explanation passed the smell test, so we believed him.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell a rat in this deal; it seems too good to be true.
sense an advantage over a rival or adversary
The team smelled blood and pushed for a win.
sense danger through intuition or instinct
She could smell danger before entering the dark alley.
come out of trouble looking innocent or with reputation intact
He always manages to smell like a rose after scandals.
feeling of confidence from achieving something
After winning the award, she had the smell of success.
suspect something is wrong or dishonest
I smell something fishy about his sudden wealth..
detect signs of potential success
She could smell success in the new business venture.
informal method to check authenticity using common sense
The proposal didn't pass the smell test.
realize the reality of a situation
It's time to smell the coffee and accept the changes.
notice and enjoy the good things around you
He stopped to smell the roses during his walk.
sense that something bad is going to happen
She could smell trouble when she saw the suspicious man.
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- French:code smell, ...
- German:Code-Smell, ...
- Italian:problema di progettazione, ...
- Spanish:mal olor de código, ...
- Portuguese:mau cheiro de código, ...
- Chinese:代码异味, ...
- Japanese:コードの臭い, ...
- Arabic:رائِحَةُ الْكُود, ...
- Hebrew:רֵיחַ רַע בְּקוֹד, ...
- Russian:кодовый запах, ...
- Ukrainian:проблема в коді, ...
- Hindi:कोड स्मेल, ...
- Bengali:কোডের গন্ধ, ...
- Catalan:mala olor de codi, ...
- Czech:příznak špatného návrhu v kódu, ...
- Danish:kode lugt, ...
- Dutch:codegeur, ...
- Greek:δυσοσμία κώδικα, ...
- Hungarian:kódszag, ...
- Khmer:សញ្ញានៅក្នុងកូដដែលបង្ហាញពីបញ្ហាក្នុងការរចនា, ...
- Korean:코드 냄새, ...
- Persian:بوی بد کد, ...
- Polish:zapach kodu, ...
- Portuguese (BR):cheiro de código, ...
- Romanian:miros de cod, ...
- Swedish:kodlukt, ...
- Thai:กลิ่นโค้ด, ...
- Turkish:kod kokusu, ...
- Vietnamese:mùi mã, ...
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