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dumping

/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of throwing or disposing of waste or unwanted material in a careless or hasty manner.

    - "He dumped the trash in the alley."
    - "The company was criticized for dumping industrial waste into the river."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with dumping
jumping , umping , rumping
Variants
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dumping , dumpings , patient dumping , dump , dump on , dumped , dumped on , dumping on , dumps , dumps on , dumping ground , dumping grounds
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to throw down' or 'to empty a container'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'dumping' is often used in economics to describe the sale of goods at prices lower than the market price, resulting in unfair competition.

  2. In the video game Minecraft, 'dumping' refers to the process of emptying a chest or container.


Related Concepts
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  1. waste disposal: The process of managing and disposing of waste materials.

  2. landfill: A site for the disposal of waste materials, typically in the form of a large hole in the ground.


Culture
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In popular culture, 'dumping' can refer to ending a romantic relationship suddenly and without warning.

How to Memorize "dumping"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person quickly throwing trash into a bin or the ground.
    - Visualize a container being emptied.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'dumping' with carelessness or hasty disposal.
    - Connect it with the act of emptying a container.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dump Trash Quickly' to remember the meaning of 'dumping'.


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