multicodesystem
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˈkəʊdsɪstəm/
US /ˌmʌltiˈkoʊdsɪstəm/
A multicodesystem is a set of rules that uses more than one kind of code together.
The app's multicodesystem lets it read both barcodes and QR codes.
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2. A network of several separate coding standards that work as one.
The library uses a multicodesystem to store books tagged in different formats.
3. A method of writing data with two or more code sets at the same time.
Engineers designed a multicodesystem so old and new devices can share files.
4. A collection of multiple symbol systems used for communication.
The museum's signs form a multicodesystem of words, icons, and braille.