Der Code
Example: Der Code für das neue Programm ist sehr komplex gestaltet.
Definition
"der Code" refers to a system of symbols, letters, or numbers used to represent information or instructions, especially in computing or communication. It is often associated with programming languages or secret messages, as in complex software or encryption.
Etymology
The word "der Code" comes from the Latin word 'codex,' which originally meant a block of wood or a book made of wooden tablets. Over time, it evolved to mean a written set of laws or rules, and later adapted in German to refer to any system of symbols or instructions, especially in technology and communication.
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"Der Code" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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