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health code

health code

3.7
A digital code that shows a person's vaccination or recent test status to allow entry to places
  • noun
  • Texting
translation icon : código de salud
  • She opened the app and showed her health code, proving a recent negative test to the guard.

Examples

  • During the outbreak, international travelers needed an approved digital health code to board connecting flights.

  • Many venues now require a health code scanned at the door before allowing patrons inside.

  • You need a valid health code to enter the venue.

  • Have you received your health code for the concert?

  • Many venues now require a health code scanned at the door before allowing patrons inside.

  • She opened the app and showed her health code, proving a recent negative test to the guard.

  • During the outbreak, international travelers needed an approved digital health code to board connecting flights.

Synonyms

clean bill of health
vshealth code
18 3.3

An official statement that a person or thing is healthy and has no serious problems

is the electronic real-time proof used to allow access or travel
bill of health
vshealth code
9 3.8

An official report that says a person, project, or group is well and able to continue

is a digital, real-time status used to permit entry or services

How Verified

health code
  • Texting
3.7
negative
  • Specialized
180 3.7
declaration
  • Formal
19 5.6

Surface Forms

health code singular
health codes plural

Morphology

health + code

The meaning 'a code indicating a person's health status' is directly and compositionally derived from 'health' (medical state) + 'code' (an identifying label). Although modern implementations (QR/app badges) are a cultural detail, the core concept is transparent and would be understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Health code in the digital sense comes from joining health with a scannable code used on phones to show a person's status. Imagine showing a code at the door to prove a recent test or vaccine, and you can see why it means a digital 'badge' that proves your health status.