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.

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gaming British  

/ ˈɡeɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

Critics have called on the Australian government to extend the ban to cover online gaming sites like Roblox and Discord, which are not currently included.

From BBC

The service was called "the best deal in gaming" for consumers when it was first launched in 2017, but it has raised questions over profitability and its impact on the purchase of full-price software.

From BBC

Creators coalesced from the acquisition of DBA and its merger with UTA’s digital, audio and gaming divisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zhuanzhuan, which runs hundreds of small resale counters across the country, opened an enormous warehouse-like store in Beijing last year selling everything from gaming equipment to handbags.

From Barron's

Best Buy had said in November it was seeing shoppers willing to spend on new electronics, like the Windows 11 operating systems and updated gaming consoles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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