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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Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
Some are stronger in writing; others in reasoning, coding, or research.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced new coding and reasoning models.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2026
At Ember, kids ages 6-12 learn about computer science, coding and AI at the Surf and Turf Tennis Center.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Its Claude chatbot has become a popular alternative in the increasingly competitive generative AI market, while Claude Code has gained traction among software developers and enterprise customers looking to automate coding tasks and improve productivity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The financing caps off a busy several months for the Claude maker, which has rolled out new coding and finance tools aimed at helping businesses be more productive, in a blow to software stocks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
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For decades, this coding was done by human specialists.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
Some are stronger in writing; others in reasoning, coding, or research.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced new coding and reasoning models.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2026
At Ember, kids ages 6-12 learn about computer science, coding and AI at the Surf and Turf Tennis Center.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Its Claude chatbot has become a popular alternative in the increasingly competitive generative AI market, while Claude Code has gained traction among software developers and enterprise customers looking to automate coding tasks and improve productivity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The financing caps off a busy several months for the Claude maker, which has rolled out new coding and finance tools aimed at helping businesses be more productive, in a blow to software stocks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
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“Coding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coding. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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