Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdəˌfaɪ/
noun a systematic collection of laws or rules
A1 The codification of laws helps to simplify legal processes for everyone to understand.
A2 In computer programming, codify refers to the process of converting instructions into a specific programming language.
B1 The company decided to codify their best practices in a handbook for all employees to follow.
B2 The project manager was able to codify the team's workflow into a detailed document for future reference.
C1 The philosopher's ideas were codified in a series of influential books that are still studied today.
C2 The artist's unique style was codified by art historians as a significant contribution to the modern art movement.
verb to arrange laws or rules into a systematic code
A1 In kindergarten, children learn to codify the alphabet.
A2 Students in the beginner English class are taught to codify basic vocabulary.
B1 The company decided to codify their policies and procedures for consistency.
B2 The new software program will codify the data into a standardized format.
C1 The legal team worked to codify the new regulations into the company's handbook.
C2 The artist sought to codify her unique painting style for future generations to study.
formal The company decided to codify its policies and procedures to ensure consistency.
informal I think we should codify the rules so everyone knows what to do.
slang Let's just codify the whole thing and get it over with.
figurative She tried to codify her emotions, but they were too complex to put into words.
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