wagering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a bet or wager.

  - "He enjoys wagering on horse races."
  - "They wagered on who would finish the race first."

• Noun

  The total amount of money or stakes placed on an event or game.

  - "The wagering for the poker game was high."
  - "The wagering for the football match was over a million dollars."

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Synonyms

lay odds

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wagering
staging , raging , caging , aging

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Variants

List of all variants of wagering that leads to same result
wager , wagered , wagerer , wagerers , wagering , wagers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'gager', meaning to pledge or guarantee.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the largest recorded wagering win was $35.6 million in 2009?

2. The game of roulette is believed to have originated in China over 1,000 years ago, and was later introduced to Europe.

3. The term 'high roller' refers to a person who makes large bets or wagers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gambling: The general term for wagering or betting on an event or game of chance.

2. Betting: The act of making a wager or placing a bet.

3. Odds: The probability or likelihood of an event occurring, used in wagering to determine the payout.

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Culture

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Wagering has been a popular activity throughout history, with records of gambling dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and is a common theme in folktales and mythology.

How to Memorize "wagering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, placing chips or money on the outcome of a game or event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wagering' with the idea of taking a risk or making a bet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Wagering is where the money goes' to help remember the definition.

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