- present participle of game.
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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Since 2021, Netflix has expanded its reach in gaming but with mixed results.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Alongside that, students explore ideas such as how exercise can improve gaming performance and how anxiety can be managed in competitive settings.
From BBC • 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
A 2025 report, external from gaming industry advisory company Epyllion suggested it could be the first to be priced at $100.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Any school with a football team ought to have a computer gaming, web design, or programming team as well.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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