viewing

[vyoo-ing]

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

/ ˈvjuːɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of watching television

2. television programmes collectively

   late-night viewing

Other Word Forms

• multiviewing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of viewing¹

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

Example Sentences

As an investor, how are you viewing the AI boom?

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She works with patients to identify communities where they can receive support, viewing community as “concentric circles that surround that person.”

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The company also aims to become a "tech-driven" content creator, using viewing patterns and other data to shape its new projects.

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The company has been de-emphasizing debt sales this year, viewing preferred as a better financing option because it doesn’t need to be repaid.

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Nevertheless, performances on the course ensured a compelling season which stoked interest and grew viewing and listening figures throughout the year.

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• eye 
• glance 
• glimpse 
• peek 
• review 
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