0 a special word or name that is used instead of the real name of someone or something to keep the real name secret: --
1 to give something or someone a special name that is used instead of their real name, in order to keep the real name secret: --
[ + noun ] We've code-named the new project "Entropy".
I think that we need a good code name for the project.
The entire reclassification is merely a code name to disguise the promotion of a liberal policy on drugs.
T3327 is a shorthand code name for a carbamate and as such is not species specific, but is toxic to all animals.
If "red mercury" is a code name for enriched uranium, then controls apply.
For example, the type variables 'vertex t and 'edge t in the above code name parameters to multiple class types.
Williams suggested a series of simple code names.
Ostrovsky maintains he never placed anyone in danger because only first names or code names were used.
Partners did not carry business cards and clients were referred to by code names to enforce client confidentiality.
