codealphabet
nounUK /ˈkəʊd ˈælfəbet/
US /ˈkoʊd ˈælfəbɛt/
A code alphabet is a special set of letters or symbols used to write secret messages.
The spies used a code alphabet to keep their plans safe.
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2. A list that matches each letter to a number or symbol for encoding.
The code alphabet showed that A equals 1 and B equals 2.
3. A set of signals, like dots and dashes, used to send messages.
Morse code is a famous code alphabet made of dots and dashes.
4. A chart used by programmers to turn letters into computer numbers.
The code alphabet helped the computer understand the word 'cat'.