gaming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of playing games, especially video or computer games.

  - "I enjoy gaming in my free time."
  - "Gaming can be a great way to relax and unwind."
  - "Many people spend hours gaming every day."

• Noun

  The industry and culture surrounding creating and playing video games.

  - "The gaming industry is worth billions of dollars."
  - "Gaming conventions bring together fans from around the world."
  - "Gaming news and reviews are popular topics online."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gaming
gambling , cameral , palmeling , calmeling

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Variants

List of all variants of gaming that leads to same result
gaming , gamings , game , gamed , games , pre-game , pre-gamed , pre-games , pre-gaming , pregame , pregamed , pregames , pregaming , tabletop , table-top , table top , tabletop game , tabletop games , table-top game , table-top games , table top game , table top games , tabletop gamer , tabletop gamers , table-top gamer , table-top gamers , table top gamer , table top gamers , tabletop gaming , table-top gaming , table top gaming , war-game , war-gamed , war-games , war-gaming

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'betting' or 'wagering', but the term has come to be primarily associated with playing games, especially video or computer games.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known video game was created in 1947 by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann.

2. The most popular video game of all time is 'Minecraft'.

3. The term 'gaming' was first used in the context of video games in the late 1970s.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Esports: Competitive video gaming, often played at a professional level with sponsorships, prizes, and large audiences.

2. Gamer: Someone who regularly plays video or computer games.

3. Game design: The process of creating and developing video games, including conceptualization, programming, art, and sound design.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Gaming has a rich cultural history, with roots in ancient civilizations and a modern industry that continues to evolve. It has been the subject of literature, art, music, and film, and has become a global phenomenon. Gaming has the power to bring people together, foster creativity, and even promote educational and therapeutic benefits.

How to Memorize "gaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pressing buttons on a controller to play a video game.
   - Imagine the immersive world of a popular video game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gaming' with the feeling of excitement and relaxation you get from playing video games.
   - Think of the social connections you make through gaming.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GAME' to remember the definition: 'G' for 'games', 'A' for 'act of playing', 'M' for 'massive industry', 'E' for 'entertainment'.

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