definition of
code

[1] #1 code n. [codification] a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones). wn

[2] #2 code v. attach a code to; "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later". wn

[3] #3 code n. a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy. wn

[4] #4 code v. [encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code] convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons". wn

[5] #5 code n. [computer code] (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions. wn