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  • present participle of view.
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viewing

American  
[vyoo-ing] / ˈvju ɪŋ /

noun

  • viewings
    plural
  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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Origin of viewing

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


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“As live appointment viewing, it can also feed Amazon’s ad-tier,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Instead of viewing it only as the gradual deterioration of individual organs, researchers are investigating how specific brain pathways may actively shape the process.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Wendy Lesser argues that such a viewing experience would be voyeuristic, allowing viewers to see from a safe distance something that is itself shameful.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Warren’s range is broad,” says Sharon Osberg, a close friend and frequent viewing companion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

I decided to camp in the best viewing site so that I could see them first thing in the morning.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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

Spurred by repeat viewings of The Lion King and Pocahontas, she pursued musical theater and learned guitar and piano.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 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

The nation’s corner theaters hosted 85 million people a week for 25-cent viewings of an endless array of cheery musicals and screwball comedies.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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