codeword Meaning & Definition
/ˈkoʊdˌwɝd/
What Does Codeword Mean?
Codeword is a noun that means A string representing an encoded piece of text. It can also mean A word or phrase (or by extension a concept) used to make a (concealed) reference to another word or concept.
Codeword: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊdˌwɝd/ |
| Plural | codewords |
Codeword Definition (Noun)
- A string representing an encoded piece of text.
Bob cannot get any information out of the codeword since he doesn't know what transmission bases Alice used.
- A word or phrase (or by extension a concept) used to make a (concealed) reference to another word or concept.
- A type of crossword puzzle where the letters of the alphabet are represented by numbers and the solver must identify them by their position and frequency.
Synonyms of Codeword
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Codeword synonyms and antonyms →Codeword in a Sentence
Bob cannot get any information out of the codeword since he doesn't know what transmission bases Alice used.
Word Forms & Grammar
codeword (plural codewords)
Origin of Codeword
From code + word.