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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
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Etymology

Origin of gaming

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

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The aim is to be bustlingly kinetic, but the feel is pure kindergarten: no logic, just jerky leaps from one gaming situation to the next, with characters and objects taking on whatever powers are needed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers analyzed the internet browsing data of thousands of households between 2021 and 2024, and found that those who used ChatGPT ended up with extra time for gaming, social media and video streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal

The global gaming sector is estimated to be worth more than £110bn, and as early as 2019, its value was more than that of the film and music industries combined.

From BBC

And, in this case, the words of the CEA are very clear: Event contracts of all types, including those related to sports, are derivatives, and therefore not subject to state gaming laws.

From Barron's

Their presence underscored a message of resilience as the Middle East tries to diversify beyond energy into technology, gaming, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and more.

From Barron's

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