codereference
nounUK /ˈkəʊd ˈrɛfərəns/
US /ˈkoʊd ˈrɛfərəns/
A code reference is a note that tells you where to find a certain piece of code.
The teacher gave us a code reference so we could find the right part of the program.
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2. A number or label used to look up information in a system.
Please write the code reference on the form so we can find your file.
3. A mention of a set of rules or laws in a document.
The contract included a code reference to the building safety rules.
4. A way to point to a specific spot in a computer program.
The bug report had a code reference that led the programmer straight to the mistake.