mining
Pronunciation:
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To remove (ore) from the ground.
To dig into, for ore or metal.
To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).
To damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device).
noun
Definitions
The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.
Example: gold mining
Any activity that extracts or undermines.
Example: His extensive mining for apparently statistically significant results made any of his results questionable.
The activity of placing explosives underground, rigged to explode
Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof-of-work