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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

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Etymology

Origin of viewing

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

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Scientists are increasingly viewing this process as a natural support system that may play a role in conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to stroke and chronic pain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The change in tone came in an interview with the Washington Examiner, in response to a question about whether Warsh would cut interest rates, even as markets are viewing a hike as more likely.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Styles' team say the idea was "to give fans the ability to experience the show from different positions rather than being confined to one fixed viewing angle".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But just as the extravaganza is set to kick off, many New Jerseyans are viewing their hosting duties less as an honor and more as a costly burden they could do without.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

A viewing grate was lodged into each of them at eye level.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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