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gaming

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Gambling, Computers
gam·ing /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]  1 informal the activity of playing computer games 玩电脑游戏 online gaming 网络游戏2 old-fashionedDGG the activity of playing cards or other games of chance for money 赌钱,赌博 SYN gambling gaming tables 赌桌
Examples from the Corpus
gamingThese include gaming, music and dancing.The hottest new concept in pocket gaming is multi-player games.Then he turned and casually sauntered back to the gaming room.
From Longman Business Dictionarygaminggam‧ing /ˈgeɪmɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]1LAWCOMMERCEthe activity of playing cards or other games of chance for moneySYN GAMBLINGReno’s hotel-casino owners hope to breathe new life into the city’sgaming business.The consortium made an application for a gaming license for a small casino.fees payable under the provisions of the Gaming Act 19682COMPUTING the activity of playing computer gamesonline gaming
gam·ing nounChineseSyllable
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gaming
gaming /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]
1. informal the activity of playing computer games:
    online gaming
2. old-fashioned the activity of playing cards or other games of chance for money
   SYN  gambling:
    gaming tables


gam·ingBrE /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (old-fashioned or law 法律) = gambling He spent all night at the gaming tables. 他通宵赌博。🔊🔊playing computer games 玩电脑游戏   see also war gaming