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.

Ejemplos

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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?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
code
Verb
code
Adjetivo
coded
Relacionado
coding
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: code

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
code
Verb
code
Adjetivo
coded
Relacionado
coding

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: code

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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