viewership
noun
view·er·ship
ˈvyü-ər-ˌship 
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup
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That viewership hike follows one of 30% in the prior week and one of 23% in week before that.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Following that big ratings spike for the premiere, the series has returned to its usual viewership levels.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
As viewership grew, the annual speech has taken on greater gravity, leading to notable and controversial moments in American politics.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Streaming now accounts for the largest share of TV viewership, at around 48%, outpacing broadcast and cable, according to Nielsen.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Following that big ratings spike for the premiere, the series has returned to its usual viewership levels.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
As viewership grew, the annual speech has taken on greater gravity, leading to notable and controversial moments in American politics.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Streaming now accounts for the largest share of TV viewership, at around 48%, outpacing broadcast and cable, according to Nielsen.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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