viewing
Americannoun
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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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Origin of viewing
Example Sentences
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“Part of the decision about where to bury him is about money and if we’ll have enough for his viewing, his embalming and sending him to Washington or Mexico,” Michelle said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
One investor told me recently that they are viewing every single investment decision through the lens of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Thompson at Syracuse said “SNL” and other late-night shows were far better engineered to meet the needs of a changing viewing landscape than other television staples like hourlong dramas and 30-minute comedies.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Now is not the time for tough TV viewing, I realize.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
He even proposed, very radically, to put informative labels on each display so that people could appreciate what they were viewing.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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