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Definition of viewer

viewer

/ˈvjuː.ər/
view · er
Plural:viewers
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viewer Lexical Profile

viewer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who looks at or inspects something, especially someone who watches television, films, or digital video broadcasts.

Example

"The documentary attracted millions of viewers on its opening night."

2

An optical device or computer software application used for looking at photographic slides, medical films, or digital files.

Example

"The radiologist placed the chest X-ray onto the illuminated viewer to examine the patient's lungs."

3

A prospective buyer or tenant who visits a property, building, or item put up for sale to inspect it in person.

Example

"The estate agent scheduled five prospective viewers to tour the cottage over the weekend."

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• Nearby Words

vietnamese
view
viewable
viewer
viewership
viewfinder
viewing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the English verb 'view' (derived via Anglo-Norman from Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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