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dicing

American  
[dahy-sing] / ˈdaɪ sɪŋ /

noun

  1. gambling or playing with dice.

  2. ornamentation, especially of leather, with squares or diamonds.


Etymology

Origin of dicing

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at dice, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The bank is undergoing a shake-up under Chief Executive Georges Elhedery, who took over in the fall of 2024 and has set about cutting staff and slicing and dicing divisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

In-between dicing up celery and stirring bubbling meals, which will be distributed to the local area, he's learning more about the charity and what they do.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024

When she and her team learned of the corresponding repavement project, she suspected the agency was dicing up the work to speed the projects along and skirt scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

This slicing and dicing of responsibility and accountability has not only failed to manage the space—it has affirmatively made matters worse, and it threatens to continue doing so if we don’t fix it.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2023

The excitement in the room is palpable as Noah and Dad continue chopping and dicing.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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