gaming
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the hobby or activity of playing electronic games on a computer or console.
the activity of playing electronic or video games as a hobby or profession.
Simple“He spends most of his weekend gaming with his friends online.”
In context“The rapid advancement of graphics technology has transformed gaming from a niche hobby into a multi-billion dollar global industry.”
Synonymsvideo gamingplay - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
playing games for money, especially in a casino.
the practice of playing games of chance for money; often used in legal or industrial contexts.
Simple“The city earns a lot of tax money from the local gaming industry.”
In context“The state commission introduced stricter regulations to ensure that all gaming establishments operated fairly and transparently.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
using the rules of a system in a clever or dishonest way to get an advantage.
the strategic manipulation of rules or metrics to achieve a desired outcome, often at the expense of the system's intent.
Simple“Some people are gaming the system to avoid paying their full taxes.”
In context“The CEO was accused of gaming the performance metrics to trigger a massive year-end bonus despite the company's actual losses.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'gaming the system'.
Synonyms
“But we should also insist young people continue to study science in high school without regard to gaming ATAR scores or university entrance .”
“The Washington Post’s Gene Park spent some time with The Weeknd , who has been documenting his gaming habits on an Instagram alt account – even meeting developers.”