initial code

in·i·tial code

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-nish-uh l kohd]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl koʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-nish-uh l kohd]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl koʊd/

Definition of initial code words

noun initial code a system used in the U.S. to facilitate the delivery of mail, consisting of a five- or nine-digit code printed directly after the address, the first five digits (initial code) indicating the state and post office or postal zone, the last four (expanded code) the box section or number, portion of a rural route, building, or other specific delivery location. 1

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Origin of initial code

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65, Americanism; Z(one) I(mprovement) P(rogram)

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Parts of speech for Initial code

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initial code popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

initial code usage trend in Literature

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