Viewership: meaning, definitions and examples

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viewership

 

[ ˈvjuːərʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

television ratings

The number of people who watch a particular television program or channel. Viewership is a key factor in determining the success of a TV show.

Synonyms

TV ratings, audience, viewers.

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Word Description / Examples
viewership

This term is often used to discuss the overall number of people who watch a particular show or channel over a certain period. It's commonly used in reports or discussions about the performance of a show.

  • The show has gained a large viewership over the past year.
  • Viewership numbers dropped significantly after the lead actor left the series.
audience

Typically used to refer to the people who are watching or listening to a specific event or show at any given moment. It can be used in both live and broadcast contexts.

  • The audience cheered loudly at the end of the performance.
  • The show attracts a younger audience.
viewers

Directly refers to the people who are actively watching a TV show or broadcast. It's a simple and straightforward term that's widely understood.

  • Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the live event.
  • The show has a loyal base of viewers.
TV ratings

This term is generally used in the context of measuring how well a TV show performs in terms of viewership. Often tied to data and statistics, this term is frequently used in marketing and advertising.

  • High TV ratings for the new series have made it a hit among network executives.
  • TV ratings usually peak during the season finale of popular shows.

Examples of usage

  • The viewership for the season finale of the show reached record numbers.
  • The network is concerned about the declining viewership of their prime time slot.

Translations

Translations of the word "viewership" in other languages:

🇵🇹 audiência

🇮🇳 दर्शक संख्या

🇩🇪 Zuschauerzahl

🇮🇩 jumlah penonton

🇺🇦 кількість глядачів

🇵🇱 oglądalność

🇯🇵 視聴者数

🇫🇷 audience

🇪🇸 audiencia

🇹🇷 izleyici sayısı

🇰🇷 시청자 수

🇸🇦 عدد المشاهدين

🇨🇿 sledovanost

🇸🇰 sledovanosť

🇨🇳 观众人数

🇸🇮 gledanost

🇮🇸 áhorfendatala

🇰🇿 көрермен саны

🇬🇪 მაყურებელთა რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 tamaşaçı sayı

🇲🇽 audiencia

Etymology

The term 'viewership' originated in the mid-20th century with the rise of television as a popular form of entertainment. As television programming became more widespread, the need to measure audience size and engagement led to the concept of viewership. Over the years, viewership has become a crucial metric for networks, advertisers, and producers to gauge the popularity and success of TV content.

See also: interview, overview, preview, review, view, viewable, viewer, viewers, viewfinder, viewing, viewpoint, views.