viewership
|view/er/ship|
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/ˈvjuːərˌʃɪp/
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/ˈvjuːəʃɪp/
audience size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'viewership' originates from the English word 'viewer' combined with the suffix '-ship', where 'viewer' refers to someone who watches something, and '-ship' denotes a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'viewer' changed from the Old English word 'vīewere' and eventually became the modern English word 'viewer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of watching', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the audience that watches a particular program'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the audience that watches a particular television program or network.
The show has a large viewership among young adults.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41