Code vs. Act
Codenoun
A short symbol, often with little relation to the item it represents.
Codenoun
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
Codenoun
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.
Codenoun
A set of rules for converting information into another form or representation.
Codenoun
By synecdoche: a codeword, code point, an encoded representation of a character, symbol, or other entity.
Codenoun
A message represented by rules intended to conceal its meaning.
Codenoun
(cryptography) A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.
Codenoun
Instructions for a computer, written in a programming language; the input of a translator, an interpreter or a browser, namely: source code, machine code, bytecode.
Codenoun
(scientific programming) A program.
Codenoun
(linguistics) A particular lect or language variety.
Codeverb
(computing) To write software programs.
Codeverb
To categorise by assigning identifiers from a schedule, for example CPT coding for medical insurance purposes.
Codeverb
(cryptography) To encode.
Codeverb
To encode a protein.
Codeverb
(medicine) To call a hospital emergency code.
Codeverb
(medicine) Of a patient, to suffer a sudden medical emergency a code blue such as cardiac arrest.
Codenoun
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
Codenoun
Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.
Codenoun
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
Codenoun
a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
Codenoun
(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions
Codeverb
attach a code to;
Codeverb
convert ordinary language into code;
Codenoun
a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy
Codenoun
a phrase or concept used to represent another in an indirect way
Codenoun
a series of letters, numbers, or symbols assigned to something for the purposes of classification or identification
Codenoun
short for dialling code
Codenoun
program instructions
Codenoun
a systematic collection of laws or statutes
Codenoun
a set of conventions or moral principles governing behaviour in a particular sphere
Codeverb
convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning
Codeverb
express the meaning of (a statement) in an indirect way
Codeverb
assign a code to (something) for purposes of classification or identification
Codeverb
write code for (a computer program)
Codeverb
be the genetic code for (an amino acid or protein)
Codeverb
be the genetic determiner of (a characteristic)
Code
In communications and information processing, code is a system of rules to convert information—such as a letter, word, sound, image, or gesture—into another form, sometimes shortened or secret, for communication through a communication channel or storage in a storage medium. An early example is an invention of language, which enabled a person, through speech, to communicate what they thought, saw, heard, or felt to others.
Actnoun
(countable) Something done, a deed.
Actnoun
Actuality.
Actnoun
(countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
Actnoun
The process of doing something.
Actnoun
(countable) A formal or official record of something done.
Actnoun
(countable) A division of a theatrical performance.
Actnoun
(countable) A performer or performers in a show.
Actnoun
(countable) Any organized activity.
Actnoun
(countable) A display of behaviour.
Actnoun
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
Actnoun
(countable) A display of behaviour meant to deceive.
Actverb
(intransitive) To do something.
Actverb
To do (something); to perform.
Actverb
(intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
Actverb
(ergative) Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).
Actverb
(intransitive) To behave in a certain way.
Actverb
(copulative) To convey an appearance of being.
Actverb
To do something that causes a change binding on the doer.
Actverb
To have an effect (on).
Actverb
(transitive) To play (a role).
Actverb
(transitive) To feign.
Actverb
To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of).
Actverb
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Actnoun
That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
Actnoun
A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a possibility or possible existence.
Actnoun
Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).
Actverb
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Actverb
To perform; to execute; to do.
Actverb
To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the stage.
Actverb
To assume the office or character of; to play; to personate; as, to act the hero.
Actverb
To feign or counterfeit; to simulate.
Actverb
To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.
Actverb
To perform actions; to fulfill functions; to put forth energy; to move, as opposed to remaining at rest; to carry into effect a determination of the will.
Actverb
To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he has acted so.
Actverb
To perform on the stage; to represent a character.
Actnoun
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Actnoun
something that people do or cause to happen
Actnoun
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
Actnoun
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
Actnoun
a manifestation of insincerity;
Actverb
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action);
Actverb
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself;
Actverb
play a role or part;
Actverb
discharge one's duties;
Actverb
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;
Actverb
be suitable for theatrical performance;
Actverb
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected;
Actverb
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
Actverb
behave unnaturally or affectedly;
Actverb
perform on a stage or theater;
