plural codings
: 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
Daniel Zingaro… the most important thing is for students to learn coding, so they can learn how the computer thinks.—Jorge Bulnes
Jorge BulnesChildren who learn coding develop an analytical mindset similar to learning a new language …—Willis Oketch
—sometimes used before another nounWillis OketchThey were also tested on their coding skills by programming the drones to move through an obstacle course on their own.—Sarah Ingram
Sarah Ingramcoding
2 of 2present participle of code entry 2
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Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Anthropic has emerged as the go-to provider of AI coding tools.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Tools such as Accio Work, Alibaba’s new plug-and-play AI agent, allow single founders to handle heavy-lifting tasks like industrial design, coding and marketing, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Even as larger players including OpenAI and Anthropic have released their own AI-powered coding tools, Cursor has continued to expand its user base, especially for business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
SpaceX itself is pushing ahead, completing a $60 billion deal to buy coding startup Cursor to advance its AI side, alongside building massive data centers in Tennessee.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Snatching up Cursor, one of the fastest-growing AI coding tools, could go a long way in helping SpaceX catch up to market leaders OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
For example, maybe a candidate experimented with vibe coding and then used it in a creative way to move a project forward at work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 16 June 2026
And yet, the origin of Griffin’s empire was neither the satellite dish nor the coding but, rather, the idea of seeking out higher-quality earnings not yet being widely pursued.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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Potential career pathways may include fields such as information technology certifications, medical billing and coding, administrative support, bookkeeping, digital marketing, customer service, and remote project coordination.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Anthropic has emerged as the go-to provider of AI coding tools.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Tools such as Accio Work, Alibaba’s new plug-and-play AI agent, allow single founders to handle heavy-lifting tasks like industrial design, coding and marketing, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Even as larger players including OpenAI and Anthropic have released their own AI-powered coding tools, Cursor has continued to expand its user base, especially for business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
SpaceX itself is pushing ahead, completing a $60 billion deal to buy coding startup Cursor to advance its AI side, alongside building massive data centers in Tennessee.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Snatching up Cursor, one of the fastest-growing AI coding tools, could go a long way in helping SpaceX catch up to market leaders OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
For example, maybe a candidate experimented with vibe coding and then used it in a creative way to move a project forward at work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 16 June 2026
And yet, the origin of Griffin’s empire was neither the satellite dish nor the coding but, rather, the idea of seeking out higher-quality earnings not yet being widely pursued.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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“Coding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coding. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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