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coded

  • past participle of code.
  • past tense form of code.

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If this had been coded correctly, a "timelier" ambulance response would "likely" have been sent.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

It also prohibits the use of “sell by” dates on food packaging, but it does allow coded “sell by” dates that retain stock rotation information for retailers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Then during his senior year, Freese coded an expected goals model for an independent research project.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The coded way in which people are talking about this may betray something darker about our culture.

From Salon May 8, 2026

“Your father’s Polish dictionary. The coded message saying he would be proud. And then she organizes the trip to Poland. A dangerous trip.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin