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Meaning of "codeword" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CODEWORD

codeword  [ˈkəʊdˌwɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CODEWORD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Codeword is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CODEWORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Code word

In communication, a code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

Definition of codeword in the English dictionary

The definition of codeword in the dictionary is a word used to identify a classified plan, operation, etc Also: codename.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CODEWORD


afterword
ˈɑːftəˌwɜːd
ayword
ˈaɪˌwɜːd
backword
ˈbækˌwɜːd
boo-word
ˈbuːˌwɜːd
byword
ˈbaɪˌwɜːd
catchword
ˈkætʃˌwɜːd
counterword
ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːd
crossword
ˈkrɒswɜːd
foreword
ˈfɔːˌwɜːd
guideword
ˈɡaɪdˌwɜːd
headword
ˈhɛdˌwɜːd
keyword
ˈkiːˌwɜːd
nayword
ˈneɪˌwɜːd
overword
ˈəʊvəˌwɜːd
password
ˈpɑːsˌwɜːd
stopword
ˈstɒpˌwɜːd
swearword
ˈswɛəˌwɜːd
watchword
ˈwɒtʃˌwɜːd
word
wɜːd
word-for-word
ˌwɜːdfəˈwɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CODEWORD

code word
code-name
code-sharing
codebook
codebtor
codec
codeclination
coded
codefendant
codeia
codeine
codeless
coden
coder
codesign
codetermination
codetta
codevelop
codeveloper
codex

WORDS THAT END LIKE CODEWORD

at a word
buzz word
double-edged sword
f-word
in a word
mum´s the word
n-word
of one´s word
operative word
reword
root word
sword
the c-word
the f-word
the last word
the n-word
the sword
the word
word for word
written word

Synonyms and antonyms of codeword in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «codeword» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CODEWORD

Find out the translation of codeword to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of codeword from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «codeword» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

码字
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palabra código
570 millions of speakers

English

codeword
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

codeword
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مصطلحا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кодовое слово
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palavra-chave
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

codeword
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mot de code
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Codeword
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Codewort
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コードワード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

워드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Codeword
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

từ mã
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சங்கேத வார்த்தை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉडवर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şifre!
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

codeword
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kodowym
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кодове слово
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuvânt de cod
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κωδικής λέξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kodewoord
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kodords
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kodeord
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of codeword

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CODEWORD»

The term «codeword» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.670 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CODEWORD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about codeword

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CODEWORD»

Discover the use of codeword in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to codeword and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Mammoth Book of Codeword Puzzles
Word puzzles, cipher crosswords, whatever you call them, codewords are hugely popular for stimulating the brain!
Running Press, 2011
2
The Times Codeword 5
You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you'll be working your brain, it's the perfect way to unwind.
Puzzler Media, 2013
3
Crack the Codeword 1: 48 Brain Teasing Puzzles to Improve ...
I have at last found it. TV, etc. is no challenge, nor does it satisfy the inquiring mind. My son-in-law gave me a codeword book and they are not nearly as good as yours. Thanks so much Catherine, you are a great detective!
Catherine Eagleson, 2012
4
Codeword Barbelon - Danger in the Vatican: The Sons of ...
Codeword Barbêlôn-Danger in the Vatican: the Sons of Loyola and Their Plans for World Domination is a groundbreaking book that gives an extraordinary account of international power and intrigue which drops a bombshell, of some magnitude, ...
P. D. Stuart, 2006
5
Codeword Janus
After Max Steiner witnesses the assassination of German liberal politician Sigmund Walther, he investigates Walther's dying word, "Janus," which Max realizes he heard before, from a man who was shot by a firing squad while in Adolf Hitler's ...
Evelyn Anthony, 2003
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Codeword Barbarossa. [Illustr.]
Operation BARBAROSSA--the German invasion of Russia--is one of the greatest military surprises in history and, as presented here, a case study of the decisive role of secret intelligence, code breaking and counter-espionage.
Barton Whaley, 1974
7
Codeword Red Shamrock
Ireland is to be taken over by Russian – and local – subversive organisation to form a socialist-dominated government. It is up to one man to prevent this from happening.
W. K Meade, 2005
8
The Mammoth Book of Codeword Puzzles
A bumper collection of hugely popular codeword puzzles (also known as codewords, cipher crosswords, cipher word puzzles) as seen in the Daily Telegraph and the Times.
Puzzle Press, 2011
9
Codeword: Apollyon: Terrorism's Second Wave
Apollyon: Terrorism's Second Wave Rodney L. Cron. mighty sharp intelligence officer. By the way, that's spelled C-H-I-N-W-A, but pronounced S-H-I-N-W-A-H, for the uninitiated.” He shoved them together. She extended her hand and Craig  ...
Rodney L. Cron, 2002
10
Wireless Communications
The reason is that there are 2k - \ nonde- tectable errors, corresponding to the case where a corrupted codeword is exactly equal to a codeword in the set of possible codewords (of size 2*) that is not equal to the transmitted codeword.
Andrea Goldsmith, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CODEWORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term codeword is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The US government just tested its cyber weapons in a series of war …
... private companies ejected from the event so the military teams could test cyber “response actions,” which is a codeword for counterattacks. «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
2
Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure – Dave Aitel
Dave Aitel, CEO of Immunity Inc. (DA): Responsible disclosure was a codeword for vendors wanting researchers to be required to give them the ... «CSO Online, Jul 15»
3
Jazz in the Vines 100 Tickets to be Won
... to) full name, address, postcode, telephone number, e-mail address and codeword / subscription number (if required) to complete their entry. «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
'David Bowie is' exclusive listener extravaganza with Richard Stubbs
... the David Bowie is Exhibition, on Saturday 25 July from 6pm-9pm, enter your details in the web form below and use the codeword 'Heroes'. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
5
Big Brother 2015 results: Marc O'Neill LOVED messing with the …
Marc revealed how he had given the housemates a codeword of Helicopter for them to use if they felt he was going too far. “Sometimes I said ... «Telly Mix, Jul 15»
6
Did airlines coordinate to limit capacity and keep fares up?
If discipline is a codeword or jargon for what the objective is and if they are punishing the airlines like Southwest that have the nerve to violate ... «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
7
Mr. Robot Recap: Are You a One or a Zero?
When he's operating on a more micro level, decoding codeword-filled Twitter feeds and tracking Facebook activity of those immediately around ... «Gizmodo India, Jul 15»
8
Win a chance to showcase your small business thanks to AAMI
... business name, address, postcode, telephone number, e-mail address,codeword (if required) and answer in 25 words or less to the question ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
9
Temecula Weekend Giveaway: Money Smart
Listen up for the codeword to refill and relax at Temecula Creek Inn with Grapeline Wine Tours. This contest ends on June 29, 2015 at 5:00pm. «KTLA, Jun 15»
10
Win SIX tickets to One Direction concert 9/3/15
The codeword of the day will be revealed each morning during the contest on 7 Eyewitness News between 6-7 a.m.;(iii) follow the instructions ... «WKBW-TV, Jun 15»

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