viewing
Americannoun
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an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.
the viewing of a corpse.
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an instance of watching television.
Which channel offers the best viewing?
noun
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the act of watching television
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television programmes collectively
late-night viewing
Other Word Forms
- multiviewing adjective
Etymology
Origin of viewing
Example Sentences
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She's seen a steady rise in the number of people viewing her guide to Albania in recent years.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The Gauge generated headlines last year when it showed that streaming services had surpassed broadcast and cable viewing in the May report for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Nielsen says the Gauge, which estimates viewing shares for major platforms, isn’t what ad buyers and sellers rely on to negotiate deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
There was curiosity, yes, but no one guessed it would be must-see viewing.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Dozens of people from the community—mostly black and poor—had packed the viewing area.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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