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viewer

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈvjuɝ// UK //vjˈuːɐ// view·er Archaic General-service

n. a person who watches something, especially a television program or a video online. You use this word to talk about the audience for visual media.

n. an individual who observes a visual display, such as a television broadcast, film, or digital video. Often used collectively to describe the audience size or demographic of a specific media channel.


SIMPLE

The new show attracted over a million viewers on its first night.

CONTEXTUAL

The streaming platform uses an algorithm to recommend new movies based on what each viewer has watched previously.

COMPLEX

While the documentary was praised by critics for its depth, the average viewer found the pacing too slow for a prime-time slot.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English vewer; equivalent to view + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural to discuss audience statistics or ratings.

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