row-column coding
nounUK /rəʊ ˈkɒləm ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /roʊ ˈkɑləm ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way to find a spot by saying which row and which column it is in.
The teacher used row-column coding to help us find our seats quickly.
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2. A method of storing data in a table where each item is located by its row and column.
The spreadsheet uses row-column coding to keep track of every number.
3. A technique in puzzles where answers are placed by matching row and column clues.
We solved the crossword using row-column coding to fill in the blanks.
4. A way to describe a location on a map using a grid of rows and columns.
The treasure map used row-column coding to mark the hidden spot.