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Definition viewing in British English

viewing noun

noun
/ˈvjuːɪŋ/
1

the activity of watching a television programme or film, or an instance of doing this

Example

The show is not really suitable for family viewing.

Example

After three viewings, I finally understood the film.

Example

Viewing figures are down on last week.

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2

the activity of looking at something, or an instance of doing this

Example

American funerals often include public viewing of the body.

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3

an occasion on which people are invited to go and look at something

Example

We've been invited to a private viewing of Trevor's exhibition.

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Definition viewing in British English