detectioncode
nounUK /dɪˈtɛkʃən kəʊd/
US /dɪˈtɛkʃən koʊd/
A special set of letters or numbers that helps a computer or machine find or spot something.
The robot used a detectioncode to find the hidden toy under the bed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret pattern used by a program to recognize a virus or harmful file.
The antivirus software updated its detectioncode to catch the new bug.
3. A set of instructions that tells a machine how to notice a change in its surroundings.
Engineers wrote a detectioncode so the drone could avoid trees.
4. A label or tag that helps people identify something quickly.
Each package had a detectioncode printed on the side for easy sorting.