gaming
Americannoun
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the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.
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Digital Technology. the playing of computer or video games.
noun
Etymology
Origin of gaming
Example Sentences
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The donors are a who’s who of tech leaders, venture capitalists and other leaders in the gig, gaming, digital media and AI defense fields.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
A 2026 AGA analysis showed that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in revenue each year, depriving states of more than $15 billion in lost tax revenue.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
The team at Cerebral Palsy Midlands run activities including pottery, musical production, virtual gaming and Vicky's favourite - wheelchair dance.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The Nevada gaming commission has sued Kalshi for offering sports event contracts in the state; in April the platform was briefly banned from operating there.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Ludus had been designed as a place of learning, so the planet had been created without a single quest portal or gaming zone anywhere on its surface.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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