streaming

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun British English

n. putting students into different classes based on their academic ability.

n. the practice of assigning students to different classes or groups based on their perceived academic ability or potential.

“The school uses streaming for maths and science to help students learn at their own pace.”

“Educational researchers continue to debate whether streaming benefits high achievers or unfairly disadvantages those placed in lower-tier groups.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the continuous movement of a liquid or a crowd of people.

n. the act of moving in a steady, continuous flow, resembling a physical stream.

“The streaming of the water down the mountain was a beautiful sight.”

“The constant streaming of commuters through the station gates created a chaotic atmosphere during the morning rush hour.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. moving or flowing out in a continuous way.

adj. characterised by a continuous flow or succession; often used to describe eyes or wounds.

“She walked in from the rain with streaming hair and a wet coat.”

“He suffered from a streaming cold that left him unable to focus on the lecture.”