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coding

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkoʊdɪŋ// UK //kˈəʊdɪŋ// cod·ing

n. the process of writing instructions for a computer using a special language. You use it to build websites, apps, and software.

n. the process of writing computer programs using a programming language. It involves translating logical instructions into a syntax that a machine can execute.


SIMPLE

She is learning coding to build her own website.

CONTEXTUAL

The school added coding to the curriculum to prepare students for careers in the technology sector.

COMPLEX

While the logic of coding remains consistent across different platforms, the specific syntax varies significantly between high-level languages like Python and low-level languages like C++.

Synonyms
Origin

Etymology tree English code English -ing English coding From code + -ing.

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