What does "codification" mean?

The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws.

What is a synonym for "codification"?

Common synonyms include: adjustment, analysis, arrangement, code, code, coordination.

Pronounced //ˌkɑ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//.

//ˌkɑ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən// noun

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Noun

1
The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws. countable, uncountable
"The task force spent months on the codification of their mandate."
2
the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order wordnet
3
The act or result of arranging something into a code; the act of setting down a body of knowledge in a systematic way. countable, uncountable
"The link between language norms and the codification of a language – in dictionaries, grammars and usage guides – is well accepted."
4
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) wordnet

"The task force spent months on the codification of their mandate."

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