codification (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of arranging laws, rules, or information into a systematic code or collection.

Examples

• The codification of Roman law was a monumental achievement.

• They are working on the codification of their company's HR policies.

• This book is a codification of traditional herbal remedies.

How to Use codification

codification of (prepositional phrase)

The act of arranging something into a code or system, specifically referring to what is being arranged. — "The codification of the company's internal procedures was a major undertaking."

Synonyms of codification

Words with a similar meaning to codification:

• systematization
• organization
• compilation
• arrangement

Antonyms of codification

Words with the opposite meaning to codification:

• disorganization
• fragmentation

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