B2 noun Neutral

code

/koʊd/

A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy or computer programming. It also refers to a set of rules or principles that a group of people agree to follow.

Beispiele

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1

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

2

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

3

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
code
Verb
code
Adjektiv
coded
Verwandt
coding
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Code' as a 'Mode' of communication that requires a key to understand.

Schnelles Quiz

The software engineer spent all night writing _____ for the new mobile application.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: code

Beispiele

1

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

everyday

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

2

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

formal

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

3

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

informal

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

4

Sociologists analyze the underlying cultural code that dictates social interaction.

academic

Sociologists analyze the underlying cultural code that dictates social interaction.

5

The company's proprietary code is protected by intellectual property laws.

business

The company's proprietary code is protected by intellectual property laws.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
code
Verb
code
Adjektiv
coded
Verwandt
coding

Häufige Kollokationen

dress code dress code
area code area code
genetic code genetic code
binary code binary code
moral code moral code

Häufige Phrasen

crack the code

to solve a difficult problem or mystery

code of conduct

a set of rules outlining the social norms and responsibilities of an individual

zip code

a postal code used in the United States

Wird oft verwechselt mit

code vs chord

A chord refers to a group of musical notes or a line segment in geometry, whereas code refers to rules or symbols.

code vs cord

A cord is a thin string or rope, while a code is a system of information or rules.

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Nutzungshinweise

When referring to computer software, 'code' is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'there is a lot of code'). When referring to laws or regulations, 'codes' is frequently used in the plural.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'codes' when they mean 'lines of programming code,' but in a technical context, 'code' is usually uncountable.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Code' as a 'Mode' of communication that requires a key to understand.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'codex,' meaning 'trunk of a tree' or 'wooden tablet' used for writing.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable when referring to software instructions Countable when referring to specific signals or laws Used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., a code for the vault)
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western professional environments, 'codes of conduct' are foundational documents that define corporate culture and legal liability.

Schnelles Quiz

The software engineer spent all night writing _____ for the new mobile application.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: code

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