returncode

noun

UK /rɪˈtɜːn kəʊd/

US /rɪˈtɝːn koʊd/

A return code is a number a computer gives back to tell you if something worked or not.

The program printed a return code of zero, which means it finished without any errors.

SYNONYMS

exit code status code result code completion code error code

RELATED WORDS

exit status error level system call shell script process

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A code used to send an item back to a seller or company.

Write the return code on the box so the shop knows the package is coming back.

3. A secret code used to get back into an account or device.

He forgot his return code and could not log back in.

4. In programming, the value a function hands back to the code that called it.

The function's return code told the caller that the file was missing.