double coding

noun

An ambiguity in the interpretation of language depending on the frame of reference employed.

Meanings

noundouble coding (countable and uncountable, plural double codings)

plural double codings

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesAn ambiguity in the interpretation of language depending on the frame of reference employed.
  2. countableuncountablearchitectureA mixture of postmodern techniques with traditional styles.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of double code
Cite this entry
APA

double coding. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20coding

MLA

“double coding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20coding. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “double coding,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20coding.

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