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codifyto arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊdɪˌfaɪ/

Korean meaning: 법률이나 규칙을 체계적으로 정리하여 성문화하다

Korean pronunciation: **코**디파이

Example Sentences

  • The school decided to codify its dress code after too many students showed up in pajamas.
  • The company needs to codify its remote work policies.
  • They tried to codify the perfect recipe for happiness, but realized it was impossible.

codify

VERB

//ˈkoʊdɪˌfaɪ//

to arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code

codify concept
💡 Concept

Legal experts codify scattered regulations into organized systematic categories

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codify rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Codify the laws, modify and specify!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkoʊdɪˌfaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkəʊdɪˌfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootcode
Suffix--ify

Origin

From French 'codifier', derived from Latin 'codex' (meaning a book or code of laws) combined with the suffix '-ify' (meaning to make or cause to become).

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🎵Rhyme

modifyqualifyspecify
modify
qualify
specify

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The school decided to codify its dress code after too many students showed up in pajamas.

The company needs to codify its remote work policies.

😄 Fun example

They tried to codify the perfect recipe for happiness, but realized it was impossible.

Legal experts worked to codify international trade agreements.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

systematizeorganizeformalizestandardizestructure

Antonyms

disorganizerandomizescatter

Related

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