viewing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvjuːɪŋ/

Definition

The act of looking at something, especially for a period of time, or watching a performance, show, or event.

Examples

• The museum offers guided tours for better viewing of the exhibits.

• We spent the evening viewing the latest episode of the series.

• The funeral home allowed for public viewing of the deceased before the service.

How to Use viewing

viewing of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being looked at or watched. — "The viewing of the solar eclipse requires special glasses."

viewing platform (collocation)

A place designed for people to look at a view. — "We climbed to the viewing platform for a panoramic view of the city."

viewing habits (collocation)

The typical ways in which someone watches television or other media. — "Market researchers are interested in understanding consumer viewing habits."

Synonyms of viewing

Words with a similar meaning to viewing:

• watching
• observing
• spectating
• attending

Antonyms of viewing

Words with the opposite meaning to viewing:

• ignoring
• neglecting

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