code
Translation
code, cipher, rules, law
Examples
You need a code to enter the building.
You need a code to enter the building.
The programmer wrote thousands of lines of code.
The programmer wrote thousands of lines of code.
The school has a strict dress code.
The school has a strict dress code.
Grammar Patterns
a code ((for sth.)) a system of words, letters, or symbols You need a code to enter the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cipher, password, rules, protocol
Etymology
From Latin 'codex' meaning 'book, wooden tablet', originally referring to a collection of laws.
Memory Tips
Think of a secret code to unlock something, or the code a computer programmer writes.