viewing

noun

view·​ing ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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Courtesy of Sony Poor off-axis viewing has long been my biggest gripe with LED TVs, especially compared to OLED counterparts. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025 Rather, repeat viewings were driven by word of mouth and the themes of family, coming of age, parental sacrifice and dedication and the pursuit of justice. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025 Also worth considering is FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, which really just means your monitor can be synced to the frame rates your GPU is capable of putting out, ensuring a smooth, tear-free viewing experience. Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025 Streaming video now accounts for more than 80% of all internet traffic and most viewing takes place on personal devices. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewing was in 1535

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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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