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Definition of coding

coding

/ˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/
cod · ing
Plural:codings
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• noun

1

The process or activity of writing instructions for computers using a programming language.

Example

"Many elementary schools now introduce basic coding to help students develop logical problem-solving skills."

2

The process of assigning a code, symbol, or classification to something for the purposes of identification, analysis, or secrecy.

Example

"Accurate medical coding is essential for hospital billing departments and insurance claims."

3

The biochemical process by which a sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA specifies the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

Example

"Mutations in the coding regions of a gene can alter the structure and function of the resulting protein."

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• Nearby Words

codger
codifier
codify
coding
codirect
codirector
codiscover

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coding
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