code
noun
a system for communication by telegraph, heliograph, etc., in which long and short sounds, light flashes, etc., are used to symbolize the content of a message.
codes
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pluralof code.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof code (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
codenouna system for communication by telegraph, heliograph, etc., in which long and short sounds, light flashes, etc., are used to symbolize the content of a message.
Example Sentences
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Shoppers trying to identify Taylor Farms products themselves have occasionally been advised to look for packaging codes beginning with “TF” or similar letters.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Over the years, other design houses have adopted hardware as part of their codes too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
More than 3.5 million people applied for invitation codes for early access, with some codes fetching thousands of dollars on online resale markets.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Following are the three hottest ZIP codes in each state in America:
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
It must be the worst code in the history of codes.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
