viewing
/ˈvjuː.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [vjˈuɪŋ] /ˈvjuː.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [vjˈuɪŋ] /ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)/ (ame, mw)
viewing — noun
- viewingsingular
- viewingsplural
1. the activity of spending time looking at something with attention or interest
the activity of spending time looking at something with attention or interest
Close viewing of the painting revealed a tiny signature near the frame.
viewing of + object
The museum allows viewing of the jewels only from behind glass.
Public viewing of the eclipse required special glasses for every visitor.
Under bright lamps, careful viewing of the fabric showed several loose threads.
- observation
more formal and often suggests study or monitoring over time
- inspection
more purposeful and usually done to check quality or condition
- looking
more general and less formal; does not always imply sustained attention
文法句型
viewing of + [object]
during viewing
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in this broad sense. It often appears with of to name the thing being looked at, especially in museums, classrooms, and technical checks.
2. the activity of watching television programmes, films, or online video
the activity of watching television programmes, films, or online video
Evening viewing starts after dinner when the Chen family chooses a drama.
evening viewing
Late-night viewing of horror films always keeps Hugo awake too long.
The platform added subtitles to improve viewing on crowded commuter trains.
Rainy weekends are perfect for quiet viewing with tea and a blanket.
- watching
the plain everyday term; less often used in media statistics
- screen time
focuses on time spent in front of screens, not always on films or programmes
- media consumption
broader and more formal; includes reading and listening as well
文法句型
evening viewing
viewing + figures/rates/habits
用法筆記
Common in expressions such as viewing figures, viewing habits, and viewing experience. Unlike sense 5, this sense describes the activity itself rather than a special invited event.
3. an arranged visit to a house or flat so that possible buyers or renters can look
an arranged visit to a house or flat so that possible buyers or renters can look around it
Kian booked a Saturday viewing of the flat near the river.
book a viewing of + property
After the viewing, the couple measured the kitchen and checked the windows.
The agent cancelled the morning viewing because the owner felt sick.
A second viewing helped Arjun notice the damp patch behind the wardrobe.
- showing
especially common in North American property language
- inspection
more formal and can suggest checking for problems rather than simply looking around
- tour
more general; can describe being led through a place without interest in buying it
文法句型
a viewing of + [house/flat]
book/arrange/cancel a viewing
用法筆記
Usually countable. Estate agents book, confirm, and cancel viewings, and people often talk about a first viewing or a second viewing before making an offer.
常見錯誤
4. a period, often before the funeral, when mourners come to look at the dead perso
a period, often before the funeral, when mourners come to look at the dead person's body, or the event arranged for that purpose
Family members arrived early for the viewing before the funeral service began.
the viewing before the funeral
At the quiet viewing, white flowers surrounded the open wooden coffin.
The church held an evening viewing so distant relatives could say goodbye.
During the viewing, Wei placed a letter beside the coffin and bowed.
- visitation
a common funeral term in American English for the same kind of event
- wake
often more social and broader; a wake may include food, conversation, and longer gathering
文法句型
the viewing before the funeral
hold/attend a viewing
用法筆記
More common in North American funeral language. It often refers to the period before the funeral when mourners come in quietly, look at the body, and speak to the family.
5. an invited early-access event for an exhibition, film, or similar work before or
an invited early-access event for an exhibition, film, or similar work before ordinary visitors are allowed in
Journalists gathered for a private viewing of the new fashion exhibition.
private viewing of + exhibition
Lauren received two tickets to the gallery's members-only viewing on Friday.
The museum scheduled a dawn viewing for donors before the public opening.
At the VIP viewing, Ignacio interviewed the curator beside the entrance.
- preview
the closest general term for an invited early look before public release
- advance showing
more common for films and stage productions than for art exhibitions
- private screening
used mainly for films or videos rather than gallery events
文法句型
private viewing of + [exhibition/film]
invite + [group] + to a viewing
用法筆記
This sense is event-based and selective. It overlaps with preview and screening, but viewing is especially common for exhibitions and gallery events, while screening is mainly for films.