ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Codification

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌkɑ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Codification is a noun meaning The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws.

Meaning

The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws.

More Meanings

  1. The act or result of arranging something into a code; the act of setting down a body of knowledge in a systematic way.

Example Sentences

The task force spent months on the codification of their mandate.
The link between language norms and the codification of a language – in dictionaries, grammars and usage guides – is well accepted.

Word Forms

Synonyms for codification

Depending on context, synonyms include code.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include code, compilation, formalization, consolidation, compile, consolidated.

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