ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dumping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Dumping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of dump.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dump.

More Meanings

  1. The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
  2. (economics, trading) Selling goods at less than their normal price, or even at a loss, especially in the export market as a means of securing a monopoly.

Example Sentences

NO DUMPING [sign posted to discourage lawless dumping of trash]

Word Forms

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