coded

adjective
UK /ˈkəʊ.dɪd/
US /ˈkoʊ.dɪd/

Written in a secret way so only some people can understand it.

The spy sent a coded message that only her team could read.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Written as instructions for a computer.

The app was coded in a language called Python.

3. Marked with a special set of letters or numbers for sorting.

Each box was coded with a color label.

4. Said in an indirect way that hints at something.

His coded warning made everyone nervous.