noun
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the sense or faculty of sight; vision
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astronomy the quality of the observing conditions (especially the turbulence of the atmosphere) during an astronomical observation
conjunction
Usage
The use of seeing as how as in seeing as ( how ) the bus is always late, I don't need to hurry is generally thought to be incorrect or non-standard
Other Word Forms
- unseeing adjective
- unseeingly adverb
- unseeingness noun
Etymology
Origin of seeing
Example Sentences
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Prices were already seeing a “slow, steady uptick” with spring break travel right around the corner, said De Haan, and as temperatures warm up, fuel demand increases from now to mid- to late-July.
From MarketWatch
Moreno had more success in the third round, but Kavanagh regained control with more thudding leg kicks, before seeing out victory by defending a number of takedowns.
From BBC
One curiosity was seeing how well the Trailblazers would fare leaving their comfortable home court in Chatsworth to play in an arena setting.
From Los Angeles Times
Ian Miller, 85, who has arthritis in his right hand, says he dislikes seeing different clinicians and finds short NHS appointments difficult.
From BBC
How are you seeing AI change the priorities or culture within your own organization?
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