viewing

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noun

view·​ing ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)
Synonyms of viewingnext
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

viewing

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present participle of view entry 2

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These predictions are specific to each city, so your exact viewing times will depend on your viewing location. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026 This shirt/screen hybrid also played videos at 30 frames per second, which isn’t exactly right for top-tier viewing, but is certainly passable. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026 They’re designed for mobile viewing, which is how people are watching their content now, especially the younger generation. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 It should also be noted that when Season 2 was released, catch-up viewing was strong, with Season 1 returning to the chart for two more weeks. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewing

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First Known Use

Noun

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 1 Nov. 2026.

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