troublecode
nounUK /ˈtrʌbəl kəʊd/
US /ˈtrʌbəl koʊd/
A special set of letters and numbers that tells you what is wrong with a machine.
The mechanic read the troublecode from the car's computer to find the broken part.
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2. A secret signal used to warn people of danger.
The spies agreed on a troublecode to use if they were being followed.
3. A label in a game that marks a tricky problem to solve.
Each puzzle card had a troublecode printed in the corner.
4. A short message that shows a problem on a computer screen.
The website showed a troublecode when the page failed to load.