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postcode

[ pohst-kohd ]

noun

British.
  1. an official code used by the post office, similar to the U.S. zip code, that adds numbers and letters to addresses to expedite mail delivery.


postcode

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noun

  1. a code of letters and digits used as part of a postal address to aid the sorting of mail Also calledpostal code US equivalentzip code
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of postcode1

First recorded in 1965–70; post 3 + code
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Sir Keir said he wanted to end the policing "postcode lottery" by ensuring every community had specialist neighbourhood officers.

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However, many experts say patients still face a postcode lottery about whether they can see a psychiatrist at all.

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But rival electricity firms say zonal pricing would create a postcode lottery and could lead to major infrastructure projects currently planned for Scotland being switched to other parts of the UK.

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As the numbers continue to increase, the data is being cut by sector, postcode, age and type of illness.

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But for now they pick very carefully where to open, using an algorithm to help select the most promising postcodes.

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