Viewing: meaning, definitions and examples

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viewing

 

[ ˈvjuːɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a theater

The act of watching a movie, play, or other performance in a theater or cinema.

Synonyms

observance, spectating, watching

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed the viewing of the new film at the cinema.
  • The viewing of the play was a memorable experience for the audience.
Context #2 | Noun

real estate

An inspection of a property by a potential buyer or tenant.

Synonyms

inspection, showing, survey

Examples of usage

  • The viewing of the house revealed some maintenance issues.
  • The viewing of the apartment convinced them to make an offer.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

The display of data or information on a screen or monitor.

Synonyms

display, presentation, visualization

Examples of usage

  • The software provides a real-time viewing of all network activity.
  • The viewing of the document was restricted to authorized users only.

Translations

Translations of the word "viewing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 visualização

🇮🇳 देखना

🇩🇪 Betrachtung

🇮🇩 melihat

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 oglądanie

🇯🇵 閲覧 (etsuran)

🇫🇷 visualisation

🇪🇸 visualización

🇹🇷 görme

🇰🇷 보기 (bogi)

🇸🇦 مشاهدة

🇨🇿 zobrazení

🇸🇰 zobrazenie

🇨🇳 观看 (guānkàn)

🇸🇮 ogled

🇮🇸 skoðun

🇰🇿 көру

🇬🇪 მონახვა

🇦🇿 baxış

🇲🇽 visualización

Etymology

The word 'viewing' originates from the Middle English term 'viewen', which means 'to look at' or 'to observe'. The concept of viewing has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, such as watching films, inspecting properties, and displaying data. The term has become widely used in different industries, reflecting the act of observing or examining something visually.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,366 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.