What does codify mean?
Codify means To reduce to a code, to arrange into a code..
Codify
/ˈkəʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
To reduce to a code, to arrange into a code..
Definitions by Sense
- To reduce to a code, to arrange into a code.
- To collect and arrange in a systematic form.
- To enact as an official rule or law.
Example Sentences
The company president codified the goal as a one-line mission statement.
The house of Ruthven was a small but ultra-modern limestone affair, between Madison and Fifth ;[…]. As a matter of fact its narrow ornate façade presented not a single quiet space that the eyes might rest on after a tiring attempt to follow and codify the arabesques, foliations, and intricate vermiculations of what some disrespectfully dubbed as “ near-aissance.”
Synonyms for codify
Antonyms for codify
Related Words
Word Forms
- codifies
- codifying
- codified
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for codify?
Common synonyms include inscripturate, systematize, systematise.
What is the opposite of codify?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use codify in a sentence?
The company president codified the goal as a one-line mission statement.
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