mining

American  

[mahy-ning] / ˈmaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc., from mines.

2. the laying of explosive mines.

3. Digital Technology. the act or process by which cryptocurrency transactions, especially bitcoin, are verified and new cryptocurrency is generated: computer networks are used to solve sets of mathematical problems, that, when solved, yield a unit of that currency.

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mining British  

/ ˈmaɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or industry of extracting coal, ores, etc, from the earth

2. military the process of laying mines

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Etymology

Origin of mining

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English: “undermining (walls in an attack)”; mine ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Global semiconductor sales are expected to stay strong, supporting Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem, while higher crude oil and liquefied natural gas prices may support the domestic mining sector, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s easy to turn a blind eye when much of the mining and manufacturing takes place in Africa, Asia or South America.

From The Wall Street Journal

The central bank said retail trade, personal services, manufacturing, and business services posted the strongest growth, offsetting a decline in mining.

From Barron's

Washington, once an adversary, now describes a "wonderful" relationship, citing some political prisoner releases and new oil and mining deals.

From BBC

The stock is well positioned in AI infrastructure and also has a stake in bitcoin mining and is benefiting from both.

From Barron's

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