Phrase guide

colour code

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any system where colours are used to categorize elements of sets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An individual mapping of a colour to an element in such a set.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To mark items with a colour code as a means of sorting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, transitive

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Farbschlüssel — system where colors are used to categorize elements of sets
  • German: Farbenschlüssel — system where colors are used to categorize elements of sets
  • German: Farbcode — system where colors are used to categorize elements of sets
  • Spanish: codificación colorida — system where colors are used to categorize elements of sets
  • Swedish: färgkod — system where colors are used to categorize elements of sets