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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C.m. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Creatives can check a large item off their wishlist for heavy-duty photo and video editing, plus other pros will enjoy plenty of space for data analysis, coding, and other multitasking projects.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
In order to make time for lessons in coding, robotics, and video editing—all skills that some schools have deemed essential in the digital age—there often isn’t time for cursive or typing.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Still, with clever coding even faulty qubits can be optimized to create a high-performance system.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Ninety-one percent of organizations have two or more AI coding tools in active use and 78 percent report that developers are writing and committing code faster since adopting AI tools.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
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As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
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C.m. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Creatives can check a large item off their wishlist for heavy-duty photo and video editing, plus other pros will enjoy plenty of space for data analysis, coding, and other multitasking projects.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
In order to make time for lessons in coding, robotics, and video editing—all skills that some schools have deemed essential in the digital age—there often isn’t time for cursive or typing.
—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Still, with clever coding even faulty qubits can be optimized to create a high-performance system.
—
Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Ninety-one percent of organizations have two or more AI coding tools in active use and 78 percent report that developers are writing and committing code faster since adopting AI tools.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
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“Coding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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