streaming
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Definition of streaming
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: the act, the process, or an instance of streaming data (see stream entry 2 sense transitive 3) or of accessing data that is being streamed
… among the hundreds whose presentations are freely available for streaming on the conference website.— Joanne McNeil Streaming is preferable for sites that feature live broadcasts (e.g. live speeches and keynote addresses), in which case downloading files is not an option.— Neo Mai and Ken Neo T. K.
streaming
adjectiveDefinition of streaming (Entry 2 of 2)
: relating to or being the transfer of data (such as audio or video material) in a continuous stream especially for immediate processing or playback
Examples of streaming in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But SingleServ is the first streaming service fully dedicated to a charitable model. — Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, "New Cause-Based Music App SingleServ Turns Streams Into Charitable Donations," 14 Aug. 2019 The ongoing rise of streaming services is sharply reflected in the 31st Harvey Award nominations, which will be officially announced Wednesday by ReedPOP and New York Comic Con. — Michael Cavna, Washington Post, "New York Comic Con’s Harvey Award nominations show streaming services gaining ground," 14 Aug. 2019 Amazon's streaming service has Schitt's Creek seasons one through five available for digital purchase. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "How to Watch Schitt's Creek," 10 Aug. 2019 The Fox remakes will not receive theatrical releases but instead will be featured on its Disney+ streaming service, which is slated to launch in November. — Cicero Estrella, The Mercury News, "Disney to ‘reimagine’ ‘Home Alone’ — will we see a kinder, gentler Kevin?," 7 Aug. 2019 Following a slew of live action remakes for theatrical release — which include The Lion King, Mulan and The Little Mermaid — the Mickey Mouse company is now taking things one step further for its upcoming streaming service, Disney+. — Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, "Disney Will Remake "Cheaper by the Dozen," "Home Alone," And More Beloved Films," 7 Aug. 2019 Disney is gearing up for its streaming service with some new reboots — and a deal offering multiple services available for a bundle purchase. — Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, "Disney+ Will Have Reboots for Home Alone, Night at the Museum and More As Bundle Pricing Revealed," 7 Aug. 2019 Locast began offering its streaming service in the Bay Area this past weekend. — Rex Crum, The Denver Post, "Review: I tried streaming TV provider Locast — and here’s why you should, too," 25 June 2019 New streaming service Quibi, which plans to launch in April 2020, has announced that its developing a new series based on the hit 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Is Becoming a TV Show," 2 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
With few exceptions, that kind of freedom seems unavailable to a new generation that is either quickly co-opted into making comic book movies or sucked into the streaming universe of Netflix and Amazon. — Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, "In praise of the messy, misunderstood masterpiece (and in search of the next one)," 25 July 2019 Page’s analysis of how streaming services like Spotify reduce piracy formed a central part of the company’s submissions to the U.S. Royalty Board around the setting of royalty rates. — Richard Smirke, Billboard, "Spotify Chief Economist Will Page To Leave Company," 22 July 2019 The push to gain more global audiences comes at a time when Netflix is gearing up to face major streaming competitors, including Disney, Apple and WarnerMedia’s streaming platforms, which will launch in the next year. — Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, "Netflix and SAG-AFTRA sign contract that includes dubbing work," 20 July 2019 But thanks to the internet’s greatest streaming sleuths, the process of narrowing down your choices doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. — Rachel E. Greenspan, Time, "These Are the Netflix Codes You Can Use to Take a Shortcut Straight to the Shows and Movies You Actually Want to Watch," 3 July 2019 But that’s not how streaming sites operate at the moment. — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, "‘The Office’ is Netflix’s most popular show, even though it was made for and originally aired on an old-school broadcast network. Oh, the irony," 3 July 2019 According to Strategy Analytics, the five most popular streaming devices run software from Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung (Tizen), and Google, which includes Android TV as well as Chromecast devices. — Jon Porter, The Verge, "Roku is the most popular streaming platform in the US by a huge margin," 2 July 2019 Kiefer Sutherland’s suspenseful political drama was axed by ABC after two seasons, but now finds new life in the streaming universe. — Chuck Barney, Detroit Free Press, "TV highlights for the week of June 2-8," 1 June 2019 Hollywood’s #MeToo moment and its streaming moment continue to unfold in tandem. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "Apple Joins the Streaming Mélange," 2 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'streaming.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for streaming
streaming
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of streaming
computers
: playing continuously as data is sent to a computer over the Internet
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streaming
noun
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Medical Definition of streaming
: an act or instance of flowing
specifically
: cyclosis
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