variable-formcode

noun

UK /ˈveəriəbl fɔːmkəʊd/

US /ˈveriəbl fɔːrmkoʊd/

A variable-formcode is a special code that can change to fit different things.

The game uses a variable-formcode so each player gets a different secret number.

SYNONYMS

flexible code changing code adaptable code dynamic code

RELATED WORDS

code variable format identifier tag

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A code whose structure or length changes depending on the data it represents.

The shipping label's variable-formcode grew longer when the package needed extra details.

3. A programming tag that stores different values at different times.

She set the variable-formcode to 'red' first, then changed it to 'blue'.

4. A label format that adjusts automatically to fit different items.

The scanner read the variable-formcode on every box, no matter its size.