Code

Definitions of Code
  1. noun
    (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions
    synonyms: Computercode, Kode
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    Software, Softwaresystem
    (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
    Betriebssystem, OS, Operating System
    (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services
    Computerprogramm, Programm
    (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
    Funktion, Prozedur, Routine
    a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
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    Kommunikationscode
    a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages
  2. noun
    a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
    synonyms: Kode, Zeichensystem
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    Kommunikationscode
    a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages
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