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

Built as a high-end desktop replacement, the 18-inch Asus ROG Strix G18 powers through heavy 3D rendering, coding, and competitive gaming. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Microsoft has begun to integrate its consumer and enterprise Copilot apps, starting a process that will culminate in a super app planned to feature chat, coding, and autonomous functions. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Another may rely on multiple AI agents throughout the day, supporting coding, testing, documentation and research. — Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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

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