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

The harder part is figuring out how to turn it into something genuinely useful for your work, especially when tasks involve spreadsheets, projects, coding, reporting, or repetitive workflows. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026

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

They’re pulled toward coding and math, where the checker comes free and products ship quickly. — Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Argon puts Google back in the AI race, with company benchmarks showing particular strength in long-context, coding, and enterprise-agent tasks. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 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