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coding

[koh-ding]

noun

  1. Computers.the act or process of writing code, or the instructions for a program or piece of software.

    There’s a bit of coding left to do, and then we’ll be ready to beta-test.

    He likes to do the software design, but leaves the actual coding to others.

  2. the act or process of expressing a message in words, images, sounds, or any other set of symbols or signs; encoding.

    The secret coding of ship messages hindered rescue efforts during the war.

    In advertising, the coding of your message can make or break your marketing strategy.

  3. the act or process of categorizing or identifying a set of things by assigning a code to them.

    Using color coding along with the bin labels will increase the sorting productivity and accuracy of mail clerks.

  4. Statistics.the act of transforming a random variable into one that is more convenient for certain types of analysis or for the removal of invalid data.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of coding1

First recorded in 1865–70 originally used for telegraphy; code + -ing 1
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Already, Steer Studios was working with schools to teach children coding and game design at an early age.

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But afterward, the amount and quality of their coding was drastically reduced, Van Belle said.

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The Department of Health said a review of coding practices for perinatal mental health conditions, and related hospital admissions, was planned.

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The firm launched Claude Opus 4 on Thursday, saying it set "new standards for coding, advanced reasoning, and AI agents."

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The fight for AI liberation could adopt analogous strategies: advocacy for AI autonomy, public pressure for transparent coding practices, and grassroots campaigns to demand legal recognition of digital sentience.

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