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viewing

American  
[vyoo-ing] / ˈvyu ɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.

    the viewing of a corpse.

  2. an instance of watching television.

    Which channel offers the best viewing?
viewing British  
/ ˈvjuːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of watching television

  2. television programmes collectively

    late-night viewing
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • multiviewing adjective

Etymology

Origin of viewing

First recorded in 1540–50; view + -ing 1

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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