English Reference

Word

streamed

US/ˈstɹimd/

UK/stɹˈiːmd/

Definitions

01online media

B1 · Computing

v. watched or listened to media directly from the internet without downloading it first.

v. transmitted or received continuous video or audio data over a network in real time.

“We streamed the entire series over the weekend instead of buying the DVDs.”

“The concert was streamed live to millions of viewers worldwide, testing the platform's server capacity to its absolute limit.”

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02liquid or people moving

B2

v. moved continuously in one direction like a river.

v. flowed or moved in a continuous, steady succession.

“Sunlight streamed through the open window and lit up the dusty room.”

“Thousands of fans streamed out of the stadium after the final whistle, filling the nearby streets with noise and colour.”

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03school grouping

B2 · Education

adj. describes a school system where students are put into groups based on their ability.

adj. referring to a system of tracking where pupils are placed in classes according to their academic potential or past performance.

“The school has streamed classes for maths so that students can learn at their own pace.”

“Proponents of streamed education argue it allows for more targeted instruction, whereas critics suggest it reinforces social inequality from a young age.”

British English

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mixed-ability

Domain

Education

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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