- present participle of view.
viewing
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viewings
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an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.
the viewing of a corpse.
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an instance of watching television.
Which channel offers the best viewing?
noun
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the act of watching television
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television programmes collectively
late-night viewing
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"Japan should stop viewing foreigners merely as a temporary labour force and instead promote their long-term settlement by expanding Japanese-language education and improving their treatment," it said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The programme continued to maintain its high viewing figures after a move to Sunday nights, but the television landscape was changing.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
They note that the biggest domestic declines this year coincided with the Winter Olympics and World Cup, while international viewing data suggest consistent growth with a substantial runway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“It’s not like a business that’s running its own Instagram account where people viewing the thing might think ‘Oh, this is a collaboration between In-N-Out and something else,’” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
There were viewing cards of the Great Sphinx of Egypt, the Fabulous White City of Chicago, the Fascinating Lives of the Esquimaux.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
A total of 67 catwalk shows for 2027 Spring-Summer have been planned for this Fashion Week, with dozens of other brands set to show their designs in private viewings and events around the French capital.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
"We've literally had no viewings on the development for about a year-and-a-half," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
But after repeat viewings, I don’t think “Backrooms” is really about any of these — or at least, not entirely.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
The popularity of that film has continued over time with repeat viewings on cable television and the Disney+ streaming service.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
For years Aunt Florentine and I had sat together at her window and watched folks arrive for viewings and visitations and funerals.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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