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

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Indeed, Dolan estimated that the viewings could help boost the share of Las Vegas visitors going to the Sphere to above 10%, from 7% currently. — CNBC’s Lisa Han, Pia Singh, Kevin Breuninger, Lora Kolodny, Robert Hum, Adrian van Hauwermeiren and Amelia Lucas contributed to this report. Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025 While the Perseids are visible from mid-July to late August, the best viewing is expected during the pre-dawn hours of Aug. 12 and 13. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025 This weather-proof camera is wire-free for easy set up and features pristine 4K HDR video with color night vision, an ultra-wide 180-degree viewing angle, and up to 12x zoom. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 Minimum internet speed of 25Mbps recommended for optimal viewing. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Aug. 2025.

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