code name

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohd neym]
- /koʊd neɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohd neym]
- /koʊd neɪm/

Definitions of code name words

countable noun code name A code name is a name used for someone or something in order to keep their identity secret. 3
verb code name If a military or police operation is code-named something, it is given a name which only the people involved in it know. 3
noun code name (esp in military and police use) a word used to identify a classified plan, operation, etc 3
verb code name to assign a code name to (a person, group, or operation) 3
noun code name name used to conceal identity 1

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Parts of speech for Code name

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code name popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

code name usage trend in Literature

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