Editing Code word (communication)

{{Short description|Element of a standardized code or protocol}}
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In [[communication]], a '''code word''' is an element of a standardized [[code]] or [[Communications protocol|protocol]]. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

== See also ==
* [[Code word (figure of speech)]]
* [[Coded set]]
* [[Commercial code (communications)]]
* [[Compartmentalization (information security)]]
* [[Duress code]]
* [[Error correction and detection]]
* [[Marine VHF radio]]
* [[Password]]
* [[Safeword]]
* [[Spelling alphabet]]

==References==
*{{FS1037C MS188}}
*{{DODDIC}}
*UNHCR Procedure for Radio Communication

== External links ==
* [http://www.reliefweb.int/telecoms/training/unhcrradio.html UNHCR Procedure for Radio Communication]

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[[Category:Cryptography]]


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