coded

coded
cod|ed [ˈkəudıd US ˈkou-] adj
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
▪ 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

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