coded

Word family  noun code coding adjective coded verb code

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++cod·ed /ˈkəʊdɪd $ ˈkoʊ-/ AWL adjective  1  coded information uses a system of words, letters, or symbols instead of ordinary writing so that it can only be understood by someone else who knows the system 密码的，用密码写的 He sent a coded message to CIA headquarters. 他给中央情报局总部发送了一份密码电报。2  having a set of numbers, letters, or symbols to show what something is or give information about it 编码的 The wires are colour coded for easy identification. 这些电线都标上了颜色以方便辨认。3  coded language expresses your opinion in an indirect way because it will probably offend someone 〔表达意见〕间接的，迂回的 They voiced their criticism in coded statements. 他们用婉转的话语表达了批评。4  technical coded sounds or signals can only be understood by special machines 〔声音或信号〕密码的，电码的 coded signals broadcast by the BBC radio transmitters 英国广播公司无线电发射台发出的电码信号

Examples from the Corpus

coded• That is to say, is it a coded account of its own contradictions that come out in reading?• These codes are then inserted in each of the sense definitions to create a corpus of coded definitions.• Beatrice's column provides a coded guide to their affair.• You won't see all this fancy formatting on your document; it's all carried out by coded instructions.• The report was brief, no more than a single line of coded message, yet it was significant.• One room could be filled entirely with keyboards, which operated by punching coded perforations on to a roll of paper ribbon.• These transmit coded signals containing information from highly accurate atomic clocks on board.coded message• All of which brings us back to the 1987 State of World Population Report and its coded messages.• Yardley copied the coded message as the five hundred words began flashing across the wire.• Generally, this coded message contains information about the item: its stock code number, size, colour etc.• They used miniature cameras to photograph secret documents and shortwave radios to receive coded messages from their spy masters, prosecutors said.• The court found the idea of Mr Warner unconsciously communicating coded messages to Samuel's fellow criminals quite ridiculous.• Vidalin was among many who transmitted coded messages to the Resistance.• Computer tags carry a coded message which the computer at the cash desk can read.• The report was brief, no more than a single line of coded message, yet it was significant.colour coded• Cupboards and drawers used for storage should also be labelled and can be colour coded according to contents.• When all the words have been entered, the branches are automatically colour coded and placed around the focus.• These have been colour coded as above to help you identify when they are available.• The sleeves are colour coded for easy identification.• Its new easy-to-follow, colour coded packaging enables you to find products for your specific skin type - choose from Normal/Combination.• These codes will be used during the design process and are also used for some of the colour coded printout formats.• Then there is a vertical top-roping wall with colour coded routes and top-ropes permanently in position.• The sleeves aren't continuous but are colour coded to help identify each arch.

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coded
cod‧ed AC /ˈkəʊdəd, ˈkəʊdɪd $ ˈkoʊ-/ adjective1. coded information uses a system of words, letters, or symbols instead of ordinary writing so that it can only be understood by someone else who knows the system:
    He sent a coded message to CIA headquarters.
2. having a set of numbers, letters, or symbols to show what something is or give information about it:
    The wires are colour coded for easy identification.
3. coded language expresses your opinion in an indirect way because it will probably offend someone:
    They voiced their criticism in coded statements.
4. technical coded sounds or signals can only be understood by special machines:
    coded signals broadcast by the BBC radio transmitters

codedBrE /ˈkəʊdɪd/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkoʊdɪd/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] a coded message or coded information is written or sent using a special system of words, letters, numbers, etc. that can only be understood by a few other people or by a computer 密码的；暗码的；编码的◆a coded warning of a bomb at the airport告知机场有炸弹的密码警报expressed in an indirect way 间接表达的◆There was coded criticism of the government from some party members. 一些党员对政府进行了间接的批评。🔊🔊