- code⇄code, noun, verb, coded,coding.
- code⇄expr. code for, to specify the genetic code for (the synthesis of a protein, etc.).
Ex. The structural genes that code for this enzyme were identified from research with inbred mouse strains (Science News). - code⇄noun 1a. a system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols, used to keep a message short or secret; system of secret writing.
Ex. The enemy could not decipher the code in which the general's letter was written.
b. a system of signals for - code⇄v.t. 1. to change or translate into a code.
Ex. The spy coded his message to headquarters. The replies ... can be coded and transferred to punched cards (Science News Letter).
2. to enter in code.