Definition of viewer
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Examples of viewer in a Sentence
The program attracts millions of viewers every week.
She is a regular viewer of the evening news.
The exhibit was surrounded by a large crowd of viewers.
Recent Examples of viewer from the Web
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The FCC scrutinized Colbert's joke after receiving complaints from viewers but decided not to penalize the CBS host.
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Despite the departures, the most recent ratings showed Fox topped all cable news channels in total day and primetime viewers, a title its held for 185 consecutive months.
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Esten understands the intense reaction from viewers, especially the die-hard fans who lobbied other networks to pick up the series after it was canceled by ABC.
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His dangling mobiles can twirl and shake in air, making their shadows dance — and making viewers aware of their own shifting perspectives.
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Enthusiastic viewers can even bet on who might take home the $40,000 in cash and engraved trophy that are awarded to the national champion.
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Murdoch’s network still leads, but Maddow scores key victories Fox recovers after third-place finish in weeknight audience Fox News and MSNBC are finishing the month of May in a dogfight for the viewers advertisers prize most.
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Only viewers who attended on June 19 are allowed to attend on June 22.
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Named after the magical optical phenomenon that treats lucky viewers to a flash of emerald light just after the sun sets, the aquarium’s Green Flash concerts are a treasure in their own right.
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15th Century
First Known Use of viewer
15th century
VIEWER Defined for English Language Learners
viewer
playDefinition of viewer for English Language Learners
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: a person who watches television
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: a person who sees or looks at something
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: a device that is used to look at photographs
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