noun
Common
coding
koh-dihng
Coding (noun) means the activity of writing computer programs. Example: “She spends her evenings coding small apps as a hobby.”
noun
1
The activity of writing computer programs.
"She spends her evenings coding small apps as a hobby."
"The bootcamp teaches coding to complete beginners."
"Coding requires patience, because one tiny typing mistake can break a program."
adjective
1
Describing a vehicle restricted on certain days under a number-based traffic rationing scheme.
"The car was under coding on Tuesdays, so he took the bus instead."
How to use coding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, the everyday word for writing software; less commonly, an adjective for vehicle traffic-restriction schemes used in some cities.
Common pairings
learn coding
coding skills
coding bootcamp
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Etymology
From code (to write instructions in a programming language) plus -ing.
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What does “coding” mean?
The word “coding” means the activity of writing computer programs. In plain terms, most commonly, the everyday word for writing software; less commonly, an adjective for vehicle traffic-restriction schemes used in some cities.
How do you pronounce “coding”?
“Coding” is pronounced koh-dihng (/koʊdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coding” in a sentence?
Here is “coding” used in a sentence: “She spends her evenings coding small apps as a hobby.”
What part of speech is “coding”?
Depending on how it is used, “coding” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “coding” a common word?
“Coding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “coding” have?
“Coding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of writing computer programs.
What is the difference between coding and programming?
Coding and programming are often used interchangeably to describe writing computer programs, though programming can sometimes imply a broader process that includes planning, designing, and testing software, not just writing the code itself. In everyday use, the two terms overlap heavily.
What is 'coding' in the context of traffic restrictions?
In some cities, coding describes a vehicle restriction scheme where cars are limited from driving on certain days based on a number, such as the last digit of their license plate. This is a specialized, non-computing sense of the word distinct from writing software.
What is the difference between coding and scripting?
Coding is a general term for writing computer programs in any language, while scripting specifically refers to writing scripts, usually shorter programs that automate tasks or run within another application. Scripting is often considered a subset of the broader activity of coding.
