Code and Character

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• An imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story. )
  • usage: "she is the main character in the novel"
  • synonyms: fictional character, fictitious character
• A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something.
  • usage: "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands"
  • synonyms: quality, lineament
• The inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions."education has for its object the formation of character- Herbert Spencer
  • synonyms: fiber, fibre
• An actor's portrayal of someone in a play.
  • usage: "she played the part of Desdemona"
  • synonyms: role, theatrical role, part, persona
• A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities. )
  • usage: "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case"
  • synonyms: eccentric, type, case
• Good repute.
  • usage: "he is a man of character"
• A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability.
  • usage: "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively"
  • synonyms: reference, character reference
• A written symbol that is used to represent speech.
  • usage: "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters"
  • synonyms: grapheme, graphic symbol
• Genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes. (

verb

• Engrave or inscribe characters on. .

• (n.) Quality, position, rank or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.
• (n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character.
• (n.) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character.
• (n.) The peculiar quality or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.
• (v.t.) To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.
• (n.) Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.
• (n.) A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.
• (n.) A distinctive mark; a letter, figure or symbol.
• (n.) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.
• (n.) One of the persons of a drama or novel.
• (v.t.) To engrave; to inscribe.
• (n.) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character.

character is a term used by lenders and credit analysts to describe an individual's integrity and management ability. The term also may be used to describe the integrity and management ability of individuals managing a corporation. As used by lenders, character does not mean the citizenship or moral rectitude of an individual.