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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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gaming

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

Example Sentences

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That’s a big deal for investors, because in 2025, “Match: The Gathering” revenue jumped 59% to $1.72 billion, to represent 61.7% of total gaming revenue, and 36.6% of total revenue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

I'm talking to Molyneux in his office in Guildford, Surrey - which has become a hub for the UK gaming industry since he and a handful of developers set up Bullfrog Productions there in 1987.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Liquid Guild — led by Max “Maximum” Smith — is tasked to play through the most difficult group content in gaming, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Also, the company’s ample cash position, strong cash-generative gaming business, and the dominant WeChat ecosystem should help narrow the gap with peers in the AI race, Nomura says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Because everyone knew Ty's gaming skills, his classmates were always trying to convince him to play on their squads, but Ty only played with the best.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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