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

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web United is releasing a new onboard safety video the airline hopes will capture the attention of distracted passengers, even on multiple viewings. Joel Rose, NPR, 16 May 2024 The extremity of suffering on display here makes for difficult viewing, scarcely leavened by the expressionistic beauty of its presentation. Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewing 

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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 21 May. 2024.

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