code word

password, secret word

In telecommunication, a code word is an element of a code. Each code word is a sequence of symbols assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning (e.g. a Gray code).
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A code name or cryptonym is a word or name used clandestinely to refer to another name or word. Code names are often used for military purposes, or in espionage. They may also be used in industry to protect secret projects and the like from business rivals.
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1. In a code, a word that consists of a sequence of symbols assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Note: Examples of code words are error-detecting-or-correcting code words and communication code words, such as SOS, MAYDAY, ROGER, TEN-FOUR, and OUT. (188 ) 2. A cryptonym used to identify sensitive intelligence data. [JP1] (188 ) 3. A word that has been assigned a classification and a classified meaning to safeguard intentions and information regarding a classified plan or operation. [JP1]

A word which has been assigned a classification and a classified meaning to safeguard intentions and information regarding a classified plan or operation. 2. A cryptonym used to identify sensitive intelligence data. 1/8/76

1. Mot auquel on a donné une classification et un sens caché dans le but de protéger les informations relatives à un projet ou une opération classifié. 2. Mot dont le sens caché sert à identifier des informations classifiées. 1/8/76