1. a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent a message in secret form
2. a system of rules or principles governing conduct
3. a set of instructions for a computer program
Usage: computing

1. to put information into a coded form
2. to write computer programs
Usage: computing

Examples

• The spy sent a message in code.
• Students must follow the school’s dress code.
• She learned to write code in Python.
• What’s your postal code?
• The area code for this region is 555.
• They coded the data for security.
• He codes websites for a living.
• The honor code prohibits cheating.