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
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Etymology
Origin of gaming
Example Sentences
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High-end gaming PCs are generally more expensive than consoles, though the games themselves can often be cheaper than those on Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo machines.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Since 2021, Netflix has expanded its reach in gaming but with mixed results.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Leung is clear-eyed about the challenges facing cinema globally -- especially the clamour for attention against streaming, gaming and shortform content pushed by algorithms on social media.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The developer has said pre-sales of the title - one of the most anticipated gaming releases to date - will begin on 25 June, both on digital stores like PlayStation Store and other select retailers.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The others were down on the second floor where our dining room-kitchen doubled as a gaming room in the evenings, when the dishes had been cleared away.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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