Code word may refer to:

  • Code word (communication), an element of a standardized code or protocol
  • Code word (figure of speech), designed to convey a predetermined meaning to a receptive audience, while remaining inconspicuous to others
    • Procedure word, in voice communication
    • Code word, an element of a codebook designed so that the meaning of the code word is opaque without the code book
    • Code name, a clandestine name or cryptonym used to identify sensitive information
  • password, passcode, codeword, countersign; a word that is a special code for access, to pass a challenge of a sentry
  • Code Words, an online coding and programming publication

See also

  • Brevity code
    • Ten-code, brevity codes in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizens Band
  • Cipher crossword, a puzzle
  • All pages with titles containing code words
  • All pages with titles containing codewords
  • All pages with titles containing code word
  • All pages with titles containing codeword
  • Password (disambiguation)
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