Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kohd]
- /koʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kohd]
- /koʊd/
Definitions of precode word
- noun precode a system for communication by telegraph, heliograph, etc., in which long and short sounds, light flashes, etc., are used to symbolize the content of a message: Morse code. 1
- noun precode a system used for brevity or secrecy of communication, in which arbitrarily chosen words, letters, or symbols are assigned definite meanings. 1
- noun precode any set of standards set forth and enforced by a local government agency for the protection of public safety, health, etc., as in the structural safety of buildings (building code) health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, etc. (sanitary code or health code) and the specifications for fire escapes or exits (fire code) 1
- noun precode a systematically arranged collection or compendium of laws, rules, or regulations. 1
- noun precode any authoritative, general, systematic, and written statement of the legal rules and principles applicable in a given legal order to one or more broad areas of life. 1
- noun precode a word, letter, number, or other symbol used in a code system to mark, represent, or identify something: The code on the label shows the date of manufacture. 1
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Origin of precode
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin cōdex codex
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Parts of speech for Precode
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
precode popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
precode usage trend in Literature
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