secret code
ˈsiːkrɪt koʊd
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Definition of secret code - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationhidden meaning or message within a communication
  • The novel contained a secret code that hinted at the treasure's location.
cipher cryptogram
2.
cryptographyTECH.system of symbols to conceal informationTECH.
  • The spies communicated using a secret code.
cipher cryptogram
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Expressions with secret

in secretadv.
done privately without others knowing
They met in secret to discuss the plan.
secret saucen.
sauce with undisclosed ingredients used in cooking
The chef's secret sauce made the dish unforgettable.
well-kept secretn.
information carefully hidden from most people
The recipe was a well-kept secret for generations.
secret shoppern.
person who evaluates services incognito
The secret shopper visited the store to assess customer service.
blow a secretv.
reveal confidential information unintentionally or carelessly
He accidentally blew the secret about the surprise party.
it's no secretexp.
something is widely known or obvious
It's no secret that she loves chocolate.

Expressions with code

crack codev.
decipher or break a secret code or system
The hacker tried to crack code to access the data.
code redn.
highest level of danger needing immediate action
The hospital announced a code red after the accident.
code smelln.
characteristic in code indicating a design problem
The code smell was obvious in the outdated function.
code upv.
write code to make a computer program
I will code up a new app tonight.
code of silencen.
unspoken rule to not disclose information
The gang members followed a strict code of silence.
crack the codev.
understand a complex system or language
After months of study, she finally cracked the code of the ancient script.
have one's own zip codev.
be so large it could get its own postal code
That sandwich is so big it could have its own zip code!
area coden.
number identifying a telephone region
She dialed the area code before the local number..
code namen.
name used to secretly identify someone or something
The agent was known only by his code name.
colour coden.
system of colours used to classify information
The library uses a colour code to organize books by genre..

Terms related to secret code

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codecommunicationdecodeencryptionhiddenmessagepuzzlesecretconcealcryptographyencodeinformation

Terms with secret code included in their meaning

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change passwordv.
technology
replace an existing secret code that controls access to something
crack a codev.
puzzles
solve a secret message or code
old passwordn.
technology
previous secret code for access that has been replaced by a new one
cipherv.
cryptography
convert a message into secret code
crack codev.
deciphering
decipher or break a secret code or system
cyphern.
communication
message written in a secret code
in cipheradj.
coded message
written using a secret code or symbols
in cipheradv.
secret writing
using a secret code to hide the real message

Examples of secret code in a sentence

  • The map included a secret code to find the hidden cave.
  • The treasure map was written in a secret code.
  • Children love creating a secret code for their club.

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  1. French:code secret, ...
  2. German:versteckte Botschaft, Geheimcode, ...
  3. Italian:codice segreto, cifrario, ...
  4. Spanish:código secreto, clave secreta, ...
  5. Portuguese:código secreto, código cifrado, ...
  6. Chinese:暗号, 密码, ...
  7. Japanese:秘密のコード, ...
  8. Arabic:شِفْرَة سِرِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹד סוֹדִי, צוֹפֶן סוֹדִי, ...
  10. Russian:секретный код, тайный код, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приховане повідомлення, секретний код, ...
  12. Hindi:गुप्त संकेत, गुप्त भाषा, ...
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