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viewing

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈvjuɪŋ// UK //vjˈuːɪŋ// view·ing

n. an occasion when you go to look at a house or an apartment because you might want to buy or rent it. It can also mean the act of watching a television show or a film.

n. an instance of inspecting a property for sale or rent; also, the act of watching televised or digital media content.


SIMPLE

We have a viewing for a new apartment tomorrow morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The real estate agent scheduled three separate viewings for the suburban house on Saturday afternoon.

COMPLEX

While the initial viewing of the property revealed several structural concerns, the potential buyers were charmed by the original Victorian features and decided to make an offer.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to a scheduled appointment to see a property or artwork; uncountable when referring to the general act of watching media.

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