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viewing

noun

view·​ing ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)
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: 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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The full high-definition picture is crisp enough for daily viewing, the interface loads quickly, and DTS Virtual X adds a little extra depth without a soundbar. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Wiggins, alongside his co-defendant Elsa Segura, lured Baugh into the Maple Grove home by setting up for a viewing, according to CBS News and KARE 11. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 The 1988 action classic starring her husband as reluctant hero John McClane is essential Yuletide viewing for the Willis clan, regardless of any arguments over the film's suitability for the season. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025 The Odyssey Pro is another Unistellar telescope that is known for its sleek design and easy celestial viewing. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 28 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.

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