masscode

noun

UK /ˈmæs.kəʊd/

US /ˈmæs.koʊd/

A masscode is a special set of letters and numbers that a computer uses to keep track of a lot of information.

The teacher typed the masscode into the computer to find the class list.

SYNONYMS

code identifier label tag key

RELATED WORDS

barcode password database programming data

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large collection of computer instructions written together as one block.

The engineer saved the masscode file before running the program.

3. A secret string of characters used to unlock a group of files at once.

Only the manager knew the masscode for the locked folder.

4. A code that stands for a big batch of items in a store or warehouse.

The worker scanned the masscode to count all the boxes.