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{{Short description|An element of a standardized code or protocol}}

In [[Biology:Communication|communication]], a '''code word''' is an element of a standardized [[Code|code]] or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

== See also ==
* [[Social:Code word (figure of speech)|Code word (figure of speech)]]
* [[Coded set]]
* Commercial code (communications)
* [[Compartmentalization (information security)]]
* [[Duress code]]
* Error correction and detection
* [[Engineering:Marine VHF radio|Marine VHF radio]]
* [[Password]]
* Safeword
* Spelling alphabet

==References==
*{{DODDIC}}
*UNHCR Procedure for Radio Communication

== External links ==
* [http://www.reliefweb.int/telecoms/training/unhcrradio.html UNHCR Procedure for Radio Communication]

[[Category:Data transmission]]
[[Category:Cryptography]]


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