- code word
- noun Date: 1884 1. code name 2. euphemism
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code word
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code word — code words also codeword, code word 1) N COUNT A code word is a word or phrase that has a special meaning, different from its normal meaning, for the people who have agreed to use it in this way. Their instructions were to volunteer for a special … English dictionary
code|word — code word, or code|word «KOHD WURD», noun. 1. a seemingly inoffensive word or expression: »Those who advise us that “law and order” is a codeword for racism... (National Review). 2. = code name: (Cf. ↑code name) »He was given a codeword to be… … Useful english dictionary
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code word — ☆ code word n. 1. a word or phrase with a secret meaning, often, specif., one used to convey an idea or attitude that cannot be openly divulged because it is socially or politically unacceptable 2. a euphemistic word or phrase … English World dictionary
code word — code′ word n. cvb a euphemistic or politically acceptable catchword or phrase used instead of a blunter or less acceptable term • Etymology: 1965–70 … From formal English to slang
code word — I. noun 1. : code name 2. : code group II. noun : euphemism interpreting “compatibility” as a code word for stifling dissent, the faculty denounced the memorandum Robert Griffith … Useful english dictionary
Code word — For other uses, see Code word (disambiguation). In communication, a code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code… … Wikipedia
code word — kodinis žodis statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Kriptonimas, vartojamas žvalgybos įslaptintiems duomenims atpažinti. atitikmenys: angl. code word pranc. mot code … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
code word — kodinis žodis statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Žodis, kurio reikšmė įslaptinta ir kuriam suteiktas atitinkamas slaptumo laipsnis, kad nebūtų atskleisti ketinimai ir informacija, susijusi su slaptu planu ar operacija. atitikmenys: angl. code… … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
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Code word (figure of speech) — For other uses, see code word (disambiguation). A code word is a word or a phrase designed to convey a predetermined meaning to a receptive audience, while remaining inconspicuous to the uninitiated. Contents 1 Medical 2 Commercial 3 Fiction … Wikipedia
