Code

/kōd/

noun — "a system of symbols or rules used to represent information."

Code is a structured system for representing, communicating, or storing information using a defined set of symbols, rules, or conventions. In computing, cryptography, and digital communication, code refers to any method by which data or instructions are expressed in a form that can be transmitted, processed, or interpreted according to a predefined scheme. It emphasizes the *representation* of meaning rather than the meaning itself.