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Sound
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noun
A code used to represent multiple (possibly unrelated) data items.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Qualifier: research methods
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noun
An established code (signifier) that also acts as a new code, either representing additional (related) meanings, or dividing into various nuances of the original meaning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences, semiotics
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noun
Inventory that can no longer be sold (such as items that are past their sell-by date).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To use as an overcode for.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences, semiotics
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verb
To act as an overcode for.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences, semiotics
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verb
To use a particular code or set of codes too much.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To code too many things or include too many codes in a coding system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From over- + code.
