dumping
|dump-ing|
/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/
(dump)
discard or drop
Etymology
'dump' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'dompen,' where 'domp-' meant 'to plunge or immerse.'
'dompen' transformed into the English word 'dump,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dumping' through the addition of the suffix '-ing.'
Initially, it meant 'to plunge or immerse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disposing of waste or selling goods at a low price.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of getting rid of waste or unwanted material, often in a careless or illegal manner.
The company was fined for illegal dumping of toxic waste.
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Noun 2
the practice of selling goods in a foreign market at a price below their cost of production, often to gain market share.
The government imposed tariffs to prevent dumping by foreign manufacturers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 17:39