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

Recent Examples on the Web The main event takes place Sunday with immersive activities, up-close viewing of the cars, live music and food and drink offerings. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024 At the same time, a storm system would bring intermediate cloud coverage and that could impact the viewing of the eclipse, according to the weather service. The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024 Eclipse viewing tips and safety Those in California will need to keep their eyes protected for the partial eclipse. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024 Well, curiously, almost all of my YouTube viewing is on my television. Lauren Goode Michael Calore, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024 The filter must be made specifically for solar viewing, Stocks said. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 The Berkley Grand Complication is currently on exhibition in Geneva at Watches & Wonders for viewings by select customers and members of the press. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 The evening commenced with cocktails and a private viewing of Kaphar's awe-inspiring work, showcased at the museum's Giants: Art From the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys exhibition. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, the viewing will end in Chicago at 3:21 p.m. CT, Washington, D.C. at 4:32 p.m. ET, and New York City at 4:36 p.m. ET. Sarah Maddox, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024

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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 27 Apr. 2024.

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