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seeing

American  
[see-ing] / ˈsi ɪŋ /

conjunction

  1. in view of the fact that; considering; inasmuch as.


noun

  1. the act of a person who sees.

  2. the sense of sight.

seeing British  
/ ˈsiːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sense or faculty of sight; vision

  2. astronomy the quality of the observing conditions (especially the turbulence of the atmosphere) during an astronomical observation

"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

conjunction

  1. in light of the fact (that); inasmuch as; since

"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

Usage

The use of seeing as how as in seeing as ( how ) the bus is always late, I don't need to hurry is generally thought to be incorrect or non-standard

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of seeing

First recorded in 1495–1505; see 1 + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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There is satisfaction in seeing adult children succeed and raise children.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

"I will be just seeing family, maybe go for some food," said Evans.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

EssilorLuxottica's share price took a hit after releasing its first quarter results, with analysts saying investors had switched from seeing AI eyeglasses as an opportunity to a risk.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

As the biggest beverage makers battle for relevance among budget-conscious consumers, Coca-Cola is seeing early signs of a payoff from new drinks billed as beverage “innovation.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

I couldn’t remember seeing his name, but I remembered he’d suddenly started acting strangely.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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