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Codes (culture-related concepts)

Scope note

Systems of symbols, sounds, or gestures used for translating a piece of information in a source language, such as a symbol, letter, word, or phrase, into a target language according to a strict rule, in order to achieve some purpose, such as disguising the message or facilitating its transmission or reception.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000257328

Broader Terms used

<culture-related concepts>

Narrower Terms used

ciphers (codes)

Term used for

code systems
systems, code

Equivalent Terms used

code (culture-related concept)

Created

13yrs ago

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