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Definition of streaming

streaming

/ˈstriː.mɪŋ/
stream · ing

Plural:streamings
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streaming Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Transmitted or received continuously over the internet in real time without requiring the entire file to be downloaded first.

Example

"Subscriptions to streaming video services have largely replaced traditional cable television in many households."


2

Flowing, pouring, or running continuously in a steady current or stream.

Example

"She stepped indoors to dry her streaming hair after walking through the sudden downpour."

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• noun

1

A method of transmitting or receiving audio and video data in a continuous flow over a computer network, allowing playback to proceed while the remainder of the data is still being delivered.

Example

"Music streaming has fundamentally transformed how artists distribute their albums and earn royalties."


2

British The practice of placing school students into different instructional groups or classes based on their assessed academic ability.

Example

"The school board debated whether academic streaming in primary education benefits all learners equally."


3

The continuous movement or flow of liquid, gas, cytoplasm, or particles in a steady current.

Example

"Under the microscope, the students observed cytoplasmic streaming within the plant cells."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streaming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streaming
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