seeing
seeing Lexical Profile
seeing Game Scores & Validity
• conjunction
Because; inasmuch as; considering the fact that (usually followed by 'that' or 'as').
"Seeing that the weather has cleared up, we can hold the reception outdoors."
• noun
The action of perceiving with the eyes, or the faculty of vision and sight.
"In the old proverb, seeing is believing."
In astronomy, the quality and steadiness of an optical image of a celestial object as affected by atmospheric turbulence.
"The hilltop observatory was built at a high altitude to ensure excellent astronomical seeing."
• adjective
Possessing the faculty of sight; able to see or perceive visually.
"The orientation program pairs blind students with seeing guides during their first week on campus."
Word Nuance & Usage
When functioning as a conjunction meaning 'considering that', 'seeing' is most commonly followed by 'that' or 'as' (e.g., 'seeing that it is late'), though it can occasionally introduce a clause directly in informal speech.