coding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun act of writing in code or cipher
   steganography; cryptography; secret writing.
   
2. verb attach a code to
   code.
   
   • Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later
3. verb convert ordinary language into code
   encipher; code; encrypt; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
   
   • We should encode the message for security reasons
4. verb fool or hoax
   fool; put on; gull; take in; dupe; befool; put one over; cod; put one across; slang.
   
   • The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
   • You can't fool me!
5. verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
   rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
   
   • 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

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