gerund / present participle
This means looking at something, especially a document, image, or website.
She is viewing the document on her laptop.
The team is viewing the results online.
American English
How to pronounce viewing
verb · nounB1Very common word
VYOOihng
/ˈvju.ɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of view
Viewing is used both as the -ing form of view and as a noun for an activity or event.
This means looking at something, especially a document, image, or website.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund / present participle
This means thinking about someone or something in a particular way.
Many people are viewing the change as a positive step.
The committee is viewing the proposal as risky.
noun
It is the activity of watching a movie, television program, or other video.
Online viewing of the movie is available until Friday.
Public viewing of the documentary begins at seven.
Good to know
In everyday American English, watching is usually more natural than viewing for movies and television.
noun
It is an arranged opportunity to look at a property or an exhibition.
We have a viewing of the house on Saturday.
The gallery is offering a private viewing of the new paintings.
Useful expressions
in my opinion
In my view, the plan is too expensive.
being shown for people to see
The new paintings are on view at the museum.
with the aim of doing something
They changed the rules with a view to improving safety.