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gaming

American  
[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /

noun

  1. gambling.

  2. the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.

  3. Digital Technology. the playing of computer or video games.


gaming British  
/ ˈɡeɪmɪŋ /

noun

    1. gambling on games of chance

    2. ( as modifier )

      gaming house

      gaming losses

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gaming

First recorded in 1495–1505; game 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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But going through the uncomfortable exercise of gaming out a potential layoff can make things a little less painful if you get hit with the real thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says the two have become "very close friends" while working on the show together, and he believes it's helped to create trust between the TV and gaming side.

From BBC

Now it's about gaming out the options but current indications are it plans to fight.

From BBC

PwC found that investments in sports and acquisitions in the gaming space have been on the rise, and should continue to grow as live events draw big audiences.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of groups like 764 will recruit teens across many forms of social media, gaming and messaging platforms.

From Los Angeles Times