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"Region codes" are essential in controlling access and distribution of digital content, ensuring media is played or data is managed according to geographic boundaries.

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Definition

B2Digital Media

(technical, DRM)A system used to restrict the playback of DVDs and Blu-ray discs to specific geographic areas.

Example

  • The DVD won't play on my player because it's encoded with a different region code.

B2Computing

(technical)A code used to identify a geographic area in computer systems for data organization and management.

Example

  • The software uses region codes to categorize data from different parts of the world.

B2Telecommunications

(technical)A series of digits used to identify a specific geographic area for routing phone calls or messages.

Example

  • To call a number in another country, you need to dial the appropriate region code first.