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codeword

/ˈkoʊdwɜːrd/ /ˈkoʊdwərd/

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noun

Mot de code, code

A string representing an encoded piece of text.

Examples :

"The spies used the codeword "Bluebird" to signal the mission was successful. "

Les espions ont utilisé le mot de code « Bluebird » pour signaler que la mission était réussie.

communication technology computing signal

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noun

Mot de code, mot de passe

A word or phrase (or by extension a concept) used to make a (concealed) reference to another word or concept.

Examples :

"The students used "Project Blue" as the codeword for their surprise teacher appreciation gift, so the teacher wouldn't find out about it accidentally. "

Les élèves ont utilisé « Projet Bleu » comme mot de code pour leur cadeau surprise de remerciement au professeur, afin que le professeur ne le découvre pas accidentellement.

communication language word military info

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noun

Mot codé

A type of crossword puzzle where individual letters are represented by numbers and the solver must identify them by their position and frequency.

Examples :

"Maria loves doing the codeword in the newspaper every Sunday; she finds it easier than a regular crossword. "

Maria adore faire le mot codé dans le journal tous les dimanches ; elle trouve ça plus facile qu'un mot croisé normal.

entertainment type game word