streaming
Americannoun
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an act or instance of flowing.
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Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology. rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.
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Digital Technology. a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.
streaming video.
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Etymology
Origin of streaming
First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing 1
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Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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“Carrie,” developed by Mike Flanagan, the streaming world’s master of horror, attempts something similar but even more extreme.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Two other streaming series, “Crystal Lake” on Peacock and “Carrie” on Prime Video, place two of the horror genre’s most famous scary mothers in new contexts.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Universal Music Group posted higher revenue for the third quarter as growth from subscriptions and streaming services showed signs of a rebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Cymru Premier, the top division of football in Wales which has a mixture of professional and semi-professional clubs, removed the blackout in the summer in favour of a streaming model for all matches.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Coal glanced at the phone of the person streaming next to him and saw views in the thousands with constant encouraging comments and emojis floating over the video.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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