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code book

code book
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kohd boo k]
    • /koʊd bʊk/
    • /kəʊd bʊk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kohd boo k]
    • /koʊd bʊk/

Definition of code book words

  • noun code book a book containing a list of code signals with their meanings, usually arranged alphabetically. 1

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Origin of code book

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Code book

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

code book popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

code book usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for code book

noun code book

  • password — a secret word or expression used by authorized persons to prove their right to access, information, etc.
  • watchword — a word or short phrase to be communicated, on challenge, to a sentinel or guard; password or countersign.

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