cuecode

noun
UK /ˈkjuːkəʊd/
US /ˈkjuːkoʊd/

A cuecode is a special set of letters or numbers that tells a computer or machine what to do.

The teacher showed us the cuecode we needed to open the secret message on the screen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short signal, like a hand wave or a beep, that tells someone to start doing something.

The coach gave a cuecode from the sideline, and the player ran.

3. A hidden pattern used in games to help players find a clue.

We solved the puzzle after finding the cuecode hidden in the picture.

4. A set of secret words used by a group so only they understand the message.

The club members used a cuecode to share their meeting place.