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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
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Etymology

Origin of gaming

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

Example Sentences

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Borrowing from mobile gaming, they sold cheaply made shows by the episode instead of selling monthly subscriptions for premium shows.

From BBC

His arcade version of “Donkey Kong,” the author explains, revolutionized gaming for one reason: It made its protagonist—Mario, in his debut—jump realistically.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the plus side, U.S. officials have determined Grok to be effective at imitating an adversarial actor, which is useful for example in war gaming, people familiar with the discussions said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Activists moved onto the gaming chat platform Discord, which became a hub for organising.

From BBC

Microsoft’s head of gaming is set to retire after 38 years at the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

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