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code

noun · /koʊd/ · Level 1 · Starter

What does code mean?

code (noun): any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.

Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

How do you pronounce code?

/koʊd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does code come from?

From Middle English code (“system of law”), from Old French code (“system of law”).

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What does “code” mean?

the right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission

Not quite: that's what access means.

the final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort

Not quite: that's what result means.

any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject

Right! That's what “code” means.

a piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep

Not quite: that's what bed means.

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