Code

usgb/kəʊd/
noun

A system of words, letters, or symbols replacing ordinary language, used for secret or short communication.

She wrote the note in code so only her friend could understand it.
Visual representation of "code" - A system of words, letters, or symbols replacing ordinary language, used for secret or short communication.

Often appears as...

  • morse code
  • secret code
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Secret Messages

Used when people want to hide information from others.

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Spies often communicate using code.
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Brief Instructions

Simplified language that conveys complex information quickly.

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Pilots use code for efficient communication.
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