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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Fox Corp. has completed its $22-billion acquisition of Roku, transforming the Murdoch family’s company into a major player in the streaming video business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
She was speaking alongside co-star Naomi Watts ahead of the second series of All's Fair, which was roundly panned by critics despite breaking streaming records.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Disney’s direct-to-consumer offering, such as streaming and content delivered straight to users, is the “key growth engine” for the company, but requires “continued investment,” Yoon and his colleagues said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
But as streaming matures, keeping subscribers isn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It was midaftemoon, the sun was streaming down hot and at its most powerful.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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