Minings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. the industry involved in the excavation of such resources
2. the act of searching for valuable items or data, often in a digital context
3. The process of extracting minerals or other valuable materials from the earth; the activity of physically digging or removing substance from a site to obtain resources; engaging in the exploration and removal of substances from under the ground for economic gain

Etymology: "Minings" is the plural of "mining," so it is the form of the noun that refers to multiple instances of the activity or industry. The base word "mining" is the gerund-style noun formed from the verb "mine," which came into English from Old French "mine," probably of Celtic origin, referring to an excavation for ore. The plural form is used when people speak of several separate mining operations or sectors, such as the mining industries of different regions.

Synonyms: excavations, diggings, quarryings, extractions, prospectings

Antonyms: INVALID