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Definition of dumping

dumping

/ˈdʌm.pɪŋ/
dump · ing
Plural:dumpings
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Past Simple:dumped
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Past Participle:dumped
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Present Participle:dumping
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dumping Lexical Profile

dumping Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The careless or illegal disposal of waste, rubbish, or hazardous materials in an unauthorized location.

Example

"The municipal council increased fines to deter the illegal dumping of construction debris in the forest."

2

In international trade, the practice of exporting and selling goods in a foreign market at a price below their domestic market value or cost of production in order to gain market share.

Example

"The government imposed protective tariffs after domestic steelmakers filed a formal complaint against foreign dumping."

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• verb

1

To deposit, drop, or dispose of something carelessly, hurriedly, or in a large mass (present participle of dump).

Example

"The trucks were dumping tons of gravel along the edge of the new highway."

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• Rhymes for dumping

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dumping. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dumping
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