DVR
noun
plural DVRs
: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs
Examples of DVR in a Sentence
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As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
But those viewers are decidedly younger than the ones who watch on-air or vida DVR: The top 10 series in the key ad-sales demographic of adults 18-49 get more than half of their total seven-day ratings from streaming — just under 61 percent.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
The simplest options are free, but unlimited DVR is not:
Freestream DVR provides 10 hours of storage at no cost, with recordings available for up to 30 days.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Within a week of premiering new episodes, all the aforementioned hits bring in anywhere from 7 to 11 million viewers just from linear telecasts and DVR replays — a substantial number, though obviously a lot fewer overall than what similar smashes drew 20 years ago.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The representative also noted that all DVR content should be able to be fast-forwarded.
—PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
Anchoring Friday evening, Happy’s Place on NBC is averaging 4.6 million viewers and a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 (with DVR usage), according to Nielsen, which on an evening marred by low HUT (household using television) levels is considered a winner.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Something like The Bear has a better chance of taking off through word of mouth, especially when audiences don’t have to tune in for a linear premiere or remember to set a DVR.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024
Philo offers more than 70 channels, as well as an unlimited DVR service.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
But those viewers are decidedly younger than the ones who watch on-air or vida DVR: The top 10 series in the key ad-sales demographic of adults 18-49 get more than half of their total seven-day ratings from streaming — just under 61 percent.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
The simplest options are free, but unlimited DVR is not:
Freestream DVR provides 10 hours of storage at no cost, with recordings available for up to 30 days.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Within a week of premiering new episodes, all the aforementioned hits bring in anywhere from 7 to 11 million viewers just from linear telecasts and DVR replays — a substantial number, though obviously a lot fewer overall than what similar smashes drew 20 years ago.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The representative also noted that all DVR content should be able to be fast-forwarded.
—PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
Anchoring Friday evening, Happy’s Place on NBC is averaging 4.6 million viewers and a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 (with DVR usage), according to Nielsen, which on an evening marred by low HUT (household using television) levels is considered a winner.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Something like The Bear has a better chance of taking off through word of mouth, especially when audiences don’t have to tune in for a linear premiere or remember to set a DVR.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024
Philo offers more than 70 channels, as well as an unlimited DVR service.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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“DVR.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DVR. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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