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

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The Real Failure If your quality strategy is failing, the cause is older than AI coding assistants. — Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Either way, like with legal questions about vibe-coding, the cat is out of the bag. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 Page numbers and previous coding suggest a gap in this document in the Epstein files. — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 While in-hand images have yet to surface, the sneaker’s Dark Gray color coding could indicate a similar look to one of the collaboration’s previously released styles in Cool Gray. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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