streaming
Americannoun
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an act or instance of flowing.
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Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology. rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.
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Digital Technology. a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.
streaming video.
Other Word Forms
- streamingly adverb
- unstreaming adjective
Etymology
Origin of streaming
First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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She jotted down questions: What accounts were the streaming services and athletic club membership paid out of?
The streaming giant’s formal exit from the bidding war for Warner Bros.
District Judge Stephen V. Wilson read the verdict, people in the gallery began to cry, tears silently streaming down their faces.
From Los Angeles Times
“By bringing together these world-class studios, our complementary streaming platforms, and the extraordinary talent behind them, we will create even greater value for audiences, partners and shareholders,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Unlike streaming or TV, where viewers are "ready and willing to give up their time," micro-dramas are competing with the allure of scrolling.
From BBC
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