gaming
noun
Simple meaning
Playing for stakes in the hope of winning.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡeɪmɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
The playing of a game.
Careful, strategic use of rules to achieve one's purposes, as one would use the rules of a game.
Ellipsis of videogaming.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
Used this way, gaming is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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One of a set of cards used in gambling games.
A public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business).
A table used for gambling.
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Synonyms
Sense: playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
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