plural codings
Synonyms of codingnext
: the methods or process of creating or editing computer code (see code entry 1 sense 5)
Spending time at the level of syntax is a waste for students who simply want to use coding to help solve problems rather than learn the skill of programming.Daniel Zingaro
… the most important thing is for students to learn coding, so they can learn how the computer thinks.Jorge Bulnes
Children who learn coding develop an analytical mindset similar to learning a new language …Willis Oketch
sometimes used before another noun
They were also tested on their coding skills by programming the drones to move through an obstacle course on their own.Sarah Ingram

coding

2 of 2

present participle of code entry 2

Examples of coding in a Sentence

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Stronger security measures OpenAI said recent internal evaluations revealed major gains in Astra’s autonomous coding and cybersecurity performance. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 The clinical picture has also changed considerably while the coding has not moved at all. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In that respect, the AI industry got lucky with language and coding, since the entire internet is a potential training set. Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Creatives can check a large item off their wish list for heavy-duty photo and video editing, plus other learners will enjoy plenty of space for data analysis, coding, and other multitasking projects. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coding

Word History

Etymology

Noun

code entry 2 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coding was in 1947

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“Coding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coding. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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