BusinessAugust 11, 2026

chipmaking

CHIP-may-king

Definition

The industrial process of designing and manufacturing semiconductor microchips.

Etymology

A compound word derived from 'chip'—referring to a microchip or silicon wafer—and 'making', reflecting the late 20th-century development of the semiconductor industry.

In the news

Although the article focuses on the TSX index and oil, investors are often evaluating chipmaking stocks as a key sector for tech market performance and economic health.

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