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keycode

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A code that represents a keypress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A code that serves to unlock something, such as an electronic door or a car stereo (as an antitheft measure).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From key + code.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: näppäinkoodi — computing: code that represents a keypress
  • Swedish: tangentkod — computing: code that represents a keypress
  • Finnish: avainkoodi — code that serves to unlock
  • Greek: κλειδάριθμος (kleidárithmos) — code that serves to unlock