viewership

[vyoo-er-ship]

noun

an audience of viewers, especially of television, either generally or of a particular kind or program: Viewership is at its peak in the evening hours.

Origin of viewership

First recorded in 1950–55; viewer + -ship

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Remember, this is a show that has a viewership of millions; even here in South Africa, we know who Kimmel is.
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Ratings for talent competitions like Idol, once viewership juggernauts, are plummeting.
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Kevin Fallon
October 22, 2014
RT, both in its employment and viewership, seems to attract a particular type of person.
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March 7, 2014
Viewership soared throughout the season, peaking at 10.5 million for the finale.
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Andrew Romano
August 7, 2013
I think Sportsnight and Studio 60 failed on network TV due to lack of viewership, something not necessarily as important in cable.
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Ryan Prior
April 2, 2012