keycoding
nounUK /ˈkiːkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈkiːkoʊdɪŋ/
Keycoding is the act of writing secret codes that lock or unlock things.
The students learned keycoding to make their own password-protected treasure box.
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2. The process of assigning unique codes to keys so they match specific locks.
The locksmith finished keycoding the new office keys by lunchtime.
3. A method of labeling keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys in software.
Good keycoding makes the game easy to control with just a few buttons.
4. The practice of writing computer programs that handle secret keys and passwords.
Her keycoding skills kept the website's login system safe.