video-gaming

A form of video gaming — The playing of video games or computer games.

Meanings

nounvideo-gaming (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of video gaming.

    The new organization, focused on competitive video-gaming, is among only a few of its kind in the country.

    2022 December 17, Greta Cross, “Organization aims to connect gamers of all ages”, in Springfield News-Leader, volume 132, number 306, page 1A, column 1
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    But perhaps there is no concomitant need to regulate video-gaming in bars or to pull the plug on video-game shops at a particular time.

    1982 May 20, “The video-game menace”, in Minneapolis Star and Tribune, page 16A, column 2

    The future of the lottery is unlimited, Jones said. A Lotto game similar to ones in other states is being studied, and “video-gaming” is also a possibility, Jones said. Players would play a video game such as Pac-Man, and their score would be matched with randomly selected numbers to determine winners, he said.

    1982 August 13, Tim Moran, “Computerized lottery game winner with players”, in The Argus, Rock Island, Ill., page 24, column 3

    They escape their fears and panic with alcohol and other drugs…or with obsessions (such as endless video-gaming or TV viewing).

    1982 August 15, J.G. Barrett, “Student Survival Kit: Things to Help You Get Through Your School Daze Without Defeat Tripping You Up, Down, and Out”, in The Chatham Press, volume 86, number 32, page 3

    Already a multibillion-dollar industry with professional teams and live ESPN broadcasts, competitive video-gaming is establishing itself as a force in New Jersey as well, with dozens of schools fielding teams, clubs and other programs.

    2023 March 31, Jane Havsy, “Not just fun and games”, in Daily Record, volume 36, number 104, page 1A
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of video-game
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APA

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Chicago

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