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viewer

noun

ˈvyü-ər

Definition of viewer

as in observer

someone who sees or watches something viewers of the police videotape are divided in their opinions as to what it actually shows

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Recent Examples of viewer The comments on the videos find viewers wrestling to understand and contextualize the duo’s futuristic, out-of-this-world performance. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 However, the great regional sports network deals relied on cable and satellite subscribers paying for every channel in a bundle, most of which viewers never watched. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 New viewers were drawn in by a Sisyphean journey and the nostalgic pull of a beloved video game. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The league has continued to sell out games and draw TV viewers this year, but its season threatens to be overshadowed by a culture war. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer

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But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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