repeatedcode

noun

UK /rɪˈpiːtɪd kəʊd/

US /rɪˈpiːtɪd koʊd/

Code that is written the same way in many places.

The teacher showed us how to fix the repeatedcode in our program.

SYNONYMS

duplicate code copy-pasted code redundant code cloned code

RELATED WORDS

refactoring function loop code smell DRY principle

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A secret password or number that is used more than once.

The guard noticed the repeatedcode on the keypad log.

3. A pattern of signals sent again and again.

The radio picked up a repeatedcode from the beacon.

4. In genetics, a short sequence of DNA that appears many times.

Scientists studied the repeatedcode in the sample.