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** Code word, an element of a [[codebook]] designed so that the meaning of the code word is opaque without the code book
** Code word, an element of a [[codebook]] designed so that the meaning of the code word is opaque without the code book
** [[Code name]], a clandestine name or cryptonym used to identify sensitive information
** [[Code name]], a clandestine name or cryptonym used to identify sensitive information
* [[password]], passcode, codeword, countersign; a word that is a special code for access, to pass a challenge of a sentry


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Brevity code]]
* [[Brevity code]]
** [[Ten-code]], brevity codes in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizens Band
** [[Ten-code]], brevity codes in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizens Band
* [[Cipher crossword]], a puzzle
* [[Cipher crossword]], a puzzle
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* {{intitle|codeword}}
* [[Password (disambiguation)]]


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Revision as of 07:59, 19 October 2023

A code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol.

Code word may refer to:

  • Code word (figure of speech), designed to convey a predetermined meaning to a receptive audience, while remaining inconspicuous to others
    • Procedure word, in voice communication
    • Code word, an element of a codebook designed so that the meaning of the code word is opaque without the code book
    • Code name, a clandestine name or cryptonym used to identify sensitive information
  • password, passcode, codeword, countersign; a word that is a special code for access, to pass a challenge of a sentry

See also