color code
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- noun
- /ˈkʌlər koʊd/
- US
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código de colores
- The organization uses a color code to categorize its files, making it easier to locate important documents.
This week's video, because in this week I'm going to talk about the color code that I came up with.
- This week's video, because in this week I'm going to talk about the color code that I came up with.
Examples
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You can easily identify the different species of plants by their respective color codes on the informational chart.
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You can just take these off and then exchange the colour code if you change your mind about this.
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They are used to highlight information and are identified by their unique color code, border, and title.
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In self-protection training, we use color codes to develop our awareness.
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I've used the same color code for mammals, reptiles, and birds.
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In comparison, I used to have the entire color code memorized for all Chevy cars and trucks from somewhere in the late 90s.
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Applying color codes to the workplace adds to the transparency of the process so that anyone can find anything at any time, and out-of-standard situations are obvious to everyone.
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The new mayor negotiated with the national authorities a change in the color code that would apply to the city, from orange (high probability of the occurrence of an eruption) to yellow (possible occurrence).
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In our project, we apply a simple color code to distinguish between completed tasks and those still pending.
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a system of organizing by assigning colors' is directly derivable from combining 'color' (hue) with 'code' (a labeling/classification system); a learner who knows both words can readily infer a code based on colors. This compound follows a transparent compositional pattern found in many languages (e.g., Spanish 'código de colores', French 'code couleur'), so it should be immediately comprehensible to B1 learners.
Etymology
Color code comes from the simple idea of using different colors as a code, like colored tags or flags that let you see a group at a glance. That's why it means 'a system to organize or identify things by color'.