keycode

noun — 2 senses

keycode

noun

Etymology From key + code.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A code that represents a keypress.

2

A code that serves to unlock something, such as an electronic door or a car stereo (as an antitheft measure).

Related terms
scancode

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