collectioncode

noun

UK /kəˈlɛkʃən kəʊd/

US /kəˈlɛkʃən koʊd/

A collection code is a special set of letters or numbers that helps people find and group things together.

The librarian typed the collection code into the computer to find the right shelf.

SYNONYMS

catalog code grouping code reference code sorting code

RELATED WORDS

catalog library label index classification

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In biology, a collection code is a short tag that shows where a preserved plant or animal sample is kept.

The museum's collection code told scientists which drawer held the beetle.

3. In computer programming, a collection code is a name used to group pieces of data together in a program.

The programmer used a collection code to keep all the player scores in one list.

4. In business, a collection code is a number that helps a company track payments it needs to gather.

The bill had a collection code so the office could find the account quickly.