positioncode

noun
UK /pəˈzɪʃən kəʊd/
US /pəˈzɪʃən koʊd/

A position code is a special set of letters or numbers that tells where something is or where it belongs.

The teacher wrote a position code on each box so we could find the right shelf.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A code that shows a person's job rank or role in a company.

Her position code tells the computer that she is the team leader.

3. A set of symbols used in a game to show where a piece stands on the board.

Each chess piece has a position code like e4 or g7.

4. A number used in maps or charts to mark an exact spot.

The map's position code helped the hikers find the hidden trail.