Word
browsing
Phoneticsbrows·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹaʊzɪŋ/
UK/bɹˈaʊzɪŋ/
In Japanese
reading while standing (in a bookstore, etc.); browsing (i.e. reading an item but not buying it)
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definitions
01using the internet
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the act of looking at different websites or information on the internet.
n. the activity of navigating through hypertext or online databases using a web browser.
“I spent the whole evening browsing for new recipes on the internet.”
“Secure browsing habits are essential for protecting personal data when accessing public Wi-Fi networks in airports or cafes.”
02looking at goods in a shop
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. looking at things in a shop without being sure if you want to buy anything.
n. the act of inspecting retail merchandise in a leisurely manner without a specific purchase goal.
“We enjoyed a few hours of browsing in the local bookstores.”
“The boutique's layout is designed to encourage casual browsing, with wide aisles and strategically placed displays that invite customers to linger.”
Synonyms
03animals eating
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the act of animals eating leaves, twigs, or other high-growing plants.
n. the consumption of high-growing vegetation, such as leaves and shoots, by herbivores.
“The deer were busy browsing on the low branches of the trees.”
“The overpopulation of elk led to excessive browsing, which significantly hindered the regeneration of aspen groves within the national park.”
Usage
Often contrasted with 'grazing', which refers to eating grass on the ground.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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