clave

Definitions of clave
  1. noun
    the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
    synonyms: dovela, piedra angular, piedra clave
  2. noun
    a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
    synonyms: código
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    prefijo
    a number usually of 3 digits assigned to a telephone area as in the United States and Canada
    código de barras
    code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information
    código de colores
    system using colors to designate classifications
    cifrado, criptográfico, código secreto
    a secret method of writing
    código morse, morse
    a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
    CP, código postal
    a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
    type of:
    código
    a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages
  3. noun
    a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
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    palabra clave
    a word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message
    type of:
    lista, repertorio
    a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
  4. noun
    a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
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    solfa
    (music) notation used by musicians
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