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Definition of coding

noun:

• act of writing in code or cipher. Synonyms: cryptography, secret writing, steganography.

verb:

• attach a code to; "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later". Synonyms: code.
• convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons". Synonyms: cipher, code, cypher, encipher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code.
• fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone", "You can't fool me!". Synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, slang, take in.
• harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher", "Don't ride me so hard over my failure", "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie". Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit.

Related words

banter, barrack, chaff, decipherment, decoding, decryption, encoding, encryption, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, josh, kid, recoding, scoff.

Words nearby

boding, ceding, codling, coming, coping.

Rhymes with

decoding, encoding, eroding, eroding, foreboding, goading, loading, unloading.