Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

up to code

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.06 in modern English

Syllables: up- -to -code
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Following building codes; compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Example Sentences

"It's an old house, so we need to bring it up to code before we move in."
"We need to install another emergency exit in order to be up to code."

Questions

What does up to code mean?: Following building codes; compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

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