coded
ˈkəʊdɪd
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Definition of coded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
cryptographywritten in a secret or encrypted form
  • The message was coded to prevent interception.
encoded encrypted
2.
systemarranged systematically by use of a code
  • The documents were coded according to importance..
encoded encrypted
3.
technologyTECH.using a binary system for electronic signalsTECH.
  • The device sends coded signals to the receiver.
digitized encoded encrypted
4.
indirectRareexpressing opinions indirectly to avoid offenseRare
  • He used coded language to criticize the policy.
implicit subtle veiled
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Expressions with coded

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marked with colours to indicate different features or functions
The colour-coded wires simplified the installation process..
using colors to indicate different meanings
The map is color-coded to show elevation.
words used so only certain people understand the real meaning
They spoke in coded language to keep their plan hidden.
communication changed into secret signs so only certain people understand
The agent sent a coded message using numbers instead of words.

Origin of coded

Latin, codex (book) + -ed (past tense)

Terms with coded included in their meaning

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technology
sequence of coded instructions for a computer
politics
using coded language to appeal to specific voters
technology
numerical or coded label showing a specific updated version of something
communication technology
sending messages using coded signals over long distances
finance
color-coded bar showing stock prices on a chart
code
convert coded information into plain text
code breaking
translation of coded information into plain text
data security
changed into a coded form for security

Examples of coded in a sentence

  • They communicated using coded language to ensure privacy.
  • The data was coded for easy retrieval.
  • Each item was coded by category.
  • The coded message was hard to decipher.
  • Coded instructions were embedded in the software.
  • Her coded remarks hinted at deeper issues.

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  1. French:codé, implicite, ...
  2. German:kodiert, codiert, ...
  3. Italian:codificato, classificato, ...
  4. Spanish:codificado, clasificado, ...
  5. Portuguese:codificado, classificado, ...
  6. Chinese:加密的, 按代码排列的, ...
  7. Japanese:暗号化された, 体系化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَمَّز, مقنّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקוּדָּד, מְרוּמָז, ...
  10. Russian:кодированный, закодированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кодований, закодований, ...
  12. Hindi:कूटित, कूटबद्ध, ...
code
kəʊd

Definition of code - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationmessage in a secret format
  • They sent the code to the spy.
cipher cryptogram
2.
technologyTECH.instructions written for computer programsTECH.
  • She writes code for a popular software company..
program script
3.
legalsystem of laws or regulations
  • The legal code was updated last year.
regulation statute

Verb

1.
technologytr./intr.TECH.write instructions for a computer programtr./intr.TECH.
  • She learned to code in Java at a young age..
program script
2.
cryptographytr.encode information to conceal its meaningtr.
  • They used a cipher to code the message.
encipher encode encrypt
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Expressions with code

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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.
characteristic in code indicating a design problem
The code smell was obvious in the outdated function.
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.

Origin of code

Latin, codex (book)

Examples of code in a sentence

  • He cracked the code after hours of work.
  • He learned to write code in college.
  • The code was full of errors.
  • The code prohibits smoking in public areas.
  • She studied the tax code for her exam.
  • Scan the code to unlock the device.

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  1. French:code, coder, ...
  2. German:Code, programmieren, ...
  3. Italian:codice, codificare, ...
  4. Spanish:código, programar, ...
  5. Portuguese:código, codificar, ...
  6. Chinese:密码, 编程, ...
  7. Japanese:暗号, コードを書く, ...
  8. Arabic:شِيفْرَة, برمج, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹפֶן, לְתַכְנֵת, ...
  10. Russian:код, кодировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:код, кодувати, ...
  12. Hindi:गुप्त संदेश, कोड लिखना, ...
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