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/kɒd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does code mean?

noun, verb

A set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute, or a system of rules and guidelines used to create or solve a problem. A code is a way of representing information in a way that can be easily understood by a computer or a human.

Example

"The programmer wrote a code to automate the task, making it much faster and more efficient."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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