viewing

[ vyoo-ing ]

/ ˈvyu ɪŋ /

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noun

an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting: the viewing of a corpse.

an instance of watching television: Which channel offers the best viewing?

Nearby words

viewable, viewdata, viewer, viewership, viewfinder, viewing, viewing lens, viewless, viewlessly, viewpoint, viewy

Origin of viewing

First recorded in 1540–50; view + -ing¹

Related forms

mul·ti·view·ing, adjective

Definition for viewing (2 of 2)

view

[ vyoo ]

/ vyu /

noun

an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.

sight; vision.

range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters.

a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park.

a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius.

a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems.

contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view.

aim, intention, or purpose.

prospect; expectation: the view for the future.

a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view.

a general account or description of a subject.

a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts.

a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy.

verb (used with object)

to see; watch: to view a movie.

to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road.

to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision.

to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster.

Fox Hunting. to sight (a fox).

Origin of view

1375–1425; late Middle English v(i)ewe (noun) < Anglo-French; Middle French veue sight < Vulgar Latin *vidūta, noun use of feminine of *vidūtus, for Latin vīsus, past participle of vidēre to see

SYNONYMS FOR view

8 object, design, end, intent.

12 belief, judgment, estimation, assessment, impression, valuation.

14 witness, contemplate, regard.

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Related forms

mul·ti·view, adjectiveun·viewed, adjective

Synonym study

4. View, prospect, scene, vista refer to a landscape or perspective. View is a general word, referring to whatever lies open to sight: a fine view of the surrounding country. Prospect suggests a sweeping and often distant view, as from a place of vantage: a beautiful prospect to the south. Scene suggests an organic unity in the details such as is to be found in a picture: a woodland scene. Vista suggests a long, narrow view, as along an avenue between rows of trees: a pleasant vista. 12. See opinion.

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Examples from the Web for viewing

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The second question was about viewing the world in strictly black-and-white (or red-and-blue) terms.
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It is, perhaps, with that in mind that some are viewing the current series of charges being lobbed at the candidate.
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The "different points of view" here spoken of have concerned themselves with viewing pragmatically a number of different things.
Essays in Experimental Logic|John Dewey
Hal, on viewing this new ally more closely, mentally set him down as good for two or three days' fidelity if tactfully dealt with.
A Gentleman Player|Robert Neilson Stephens
We must go behind the legend, viewing it only as an allegory, and study its symbolism.
The Symbolism of Freemasonry|Albert G. Mackey
Shall we say that they have only a different manner of viewing things, or that they use different words in expressing themselves?
Letters To Eugenia|Paul Henri Thiry Holbach
Other aviators, viewing the No. 3's, cheerfully conceded that they were certainly built to be winners.
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British Dictionary definitions for viewing (1 of 2)

viewing

/ (ˈvjuːɪŋ) /

noun

the act of watching television

television programmes collectivelylate-night viewing

British Dictionary definitions for viewing (2 of 2)

view

/ (vjuː) /

noun

the act of seeing or observing; an inspection

vision or sight, esp range of visionthe church is out of view

a scene, esp of a fine tract of countrysidethe view from the top was superb

a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph

(sometimes plural) opinion; thoughtmy own view on the matter differs from yours

chance or expectationthe policy has little view of success

(foll by to) a desired end or intentionhe has a view to securing further qualifications

a general survey of a topic, subject, etca comprehensive view of Shakespearean literature

visual aspect or appearancethey look the same in outward view

law

a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed
a formal inspection of property in dispute

a sight of a hunted animal before or during the chase

in view of taking into consideration

on view exhibited to the public gaze

take a dim view of or take a poor view of to regard (something) with disfavour or disapproval

with a view to

with the intention of
in anticipation or hope of

verb

(tr) to look at

(tr) to consider in a specified mannerthey view the growth of Communism with horror

(tr) to examine or inspect carefullyto view the accounts

(tr) to survey mentally; contemplateto view the difficulties

to watch (television)

(tr) to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase

Derived Forms

viewable, adjective

Word Origin for view

C15: from Old French veue, from veoir to see, from Latin vidēre

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see bird's eye view; in (view) the light of; in view; on view; point of view; take a dim view; with a view to.

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