coding

1 of 2

noun

cod·​ing ˈkō-diŋ 

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

… 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In August, SpaceX completed a $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

The frame of the Universal Wawona 3 tent comes together with three poles of the same size, eliminating the need for designers to use color coding that would be useless to the visually impaired to signal which pole goes where. — Rae Witte, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The results suggest the Muse Wonder Full model can be as good as or better than its rivals in tasks involving personal intelligence, coding, automation, and memory. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Some patient advocates have specialized knowledge in medical billing, coding, insurance and other financial matters. — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

code entry 2 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing coding

• vibe-coding

Rhymes for coding

• boding
• goading
• loading
• roading
• corroding
• decoding
• downloading
• encoding
• eroding
• exploding
• foreboding
• noncoding