code
/kəʊd/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for words; a set of principles, rules, or laws.
Key Academic Collocations
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codecodedcodingdecodeencoder
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
regulationsstatutecanoncipherrules
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Medical practitioners are expected to adhere to a strict ethical code governing patient confidentiality and autonomy."
"Municipal building codes were amended to require seismic dampening mechanisms in all high-rise residential constructions."
"The flow chart details how proprietary software encrypts customer credit transactions into decentralized alphanumeric code."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Strict code of ethics' or 'adherence to building codes' are standard formal collocations in policy writing.