Postcode
Meaning of Postcode
A group of letters and numbers added to an address to help sorting (British).
ما معنى كلمة Postcode بالعربي؟
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Synonyms & related words
Postcode in a sentence
Postcode data were anonymised in the health-access study.
A postcode search finds the nearest store.
A postcode is part of a legal address.
Students write a postcode in an address.
Origin of Postcode
A compound of post + code.
In the Genetic Learning (GL) context
In Genetic Learning work led by Naif Talal Al-Essa, postcode is British (US: zip code). GL forms ask for postcode only where needed.
Postcode audio micro-course (transcript)
Podcast 1 — Introduction & meaning
Narrator: Today's word is "Postcode" — noun, pronounced /ˈpəʊstkəʊd/, with the stress on "post".
Narrator: A postcode is a short code of letters and numbers added to an address to help the mail reach it.
Narrator: In plain English, a postcode is the code at the end of your address, like SW1A 1AA, that tells the post where you live.
Narrator: It is a compound of post, the mail, and code, a system of symbols, so literally a code for the post.
Narrator: "Entering your postcode" describes typing the code into a form to find your address or check what services reach you.
Narrator: It differs from a zip code because postcode is the British English term, whereas zip code is the American English term for the same idea.
Narrator: "The postcode lottery" is a phrase for the unfair way services vary depending on where you live.
Narrator: Logistics, e-commerce, mapping, insurance and local government all rely on the word postcode.
Narrator: So remember: a postcode is an address code for the mail, from post plus code.
Read podcasts 2 and 3
Podcast 2 — In conversation
Speaker A: Why do shops ask for my postcode? Is it just for the delivery?
Speaker B: Mostly! POSTCODE joins post, the mail, with code, and it routes the post to your door, but shops also use it to check what services reach your area.
Speaker A: So it's the same as an American zip code?
Speaker B: Exactly — same idea, different name!
Speaker A: Example sentences?
Speaker B: "What's your postcode?"; "the postcode lottery is unfair"; "she moved to a new postcode" — a question, a complaint, and a move.
Speaker A: Common mistakes?
Speaker B: Do not write a postcode without a space, since British postcodes use a space, like SW1A 1AA, to help sorting; and it is one word, not post code.
Speaker A: Close relatives?
Speaker B: "Zip code" the American cousin, "address" the full twin, "area code" the phone alternative. The postcode keeps its sorting, routing charm!
Podcast 3 — Prompt engineering
Speaker B: Let's use "postcode" in AI prompts — useful for address lookup tools and service checkers.
Speaker A: So a prompt could explain a postcode lookup?
Speaker B: Right. For an address app, you'd write:
Prompt: Explain in three sentences how typing a postcode can fill in an address, naming one common error users make.
Speaker A: How about a service checker?
Speaker B: Ask the model to guide a user:
Prompt: Write a short guide for a customer on how to check broadband speed by postcode, naming one thing to compare.
Speaker A: Could it help with a fairness tool?
Speaker B: Yes, you can explain a phrase:
Prompt: Explain in two sentences what the postcode lottery means, with one example of a service that varies by area.
Speaker A: One more?
Speaker B: For a moving app, try this:
Prompt: List three things to check about a new postcode before moving house, covering schools, transport and one council service.
Frequently asked questions about Postcode
What does Postcode mean?
A group of letters and numbers added to an address to help sorting (British).
ما معنى كلمة Postcode بالعربي؟
رمز بريدي — 🏠📮 رمز بريدي رقمي أو حرفي للمناطق؛ نظام تصنيف جغرافي لتسهيل التوصيل؛ عنوان مُختصر يُحدد الموقع بدقة لضمان وصول المراسلات الصحيحة 📮🗺️
How do you pronounce Postcode?
Postcode is pronounced /ˈpəʊstkəʊd/ and is used as a noun.
How is Postcode used in a sentence?
Postcode data were anonymised in the health-access study.
What are synonyms of Postcode?
zip code (US), mail code, address code, sorting code, area code, delivery code.