alphabet code

noun

1. a list of easily distinguishable words, each representing a letter of the alphabet, used in radio and telephonic communications.

Example Sentences

Detailed century-old observations of penguin behaviour, including sexual activity so depraved and shocking it was recorded in Greek alphabet code, have been acquired by the Natural History Museum.

From The Guardian

In the process of the restructuring, Google ditched “Don’t be evil” as an official motto, replaced as “do the right thing” in the Alphabet code of conduct.

From The Verge

There were few substantive changes in more than 20 documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the Alphabet code of conduct, posted on its website, is among them.

From Wall Street Journal

The Alphabet code sticks to the basics: avoid conflicts of interest, maintain integrity and obey the law.

From Wall Street Journal

When Braille heard about it, he got the idea of inventing an alphabet code of his own.

From Time Magazine Archive