viewership — the number of people who watch a particular television program or channel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number of people who watch a particular television program or channel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvjuːərʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show's viewership doubled after the chef accidentally set his eyebrows on fire.
- Netflix carefully analyzes viewership data to decide which shows to renew.
- The news program's viewership skyrocketed during the election coverage.
viewership
NOUN[/ˈvjuːərʃɪp/]
the number of people who watch a particular television program or channel
The finale broke records with massive viewership across every continent.
Strong leadership and earned scholarship boost viewership!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Viewership emerged in the 20th century with the rise of television broadcasting. It combines viewer (one who views or watches) with the Old English suffix -ship (denoting state, condition, or collective group), following the pattern of words like membership and readership.
Breakdown
view- (to watch or see) + -er (one who performs an action) + -ship (state or condition of being). The suffix -ship, derived from Old English, transforms the agent noun into a collective noun indicating both the status of viewers and their aggregate numbers.
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📝Examples
“The cooking show's viewership doubled after the chef accidentally set his eyebrows on fire.”
“Netflix carefully analyzes viewership data to decide which shows to renew.”
“The news program's viewership skyrocketed during the election coverage.”
“Their reality show lost viewership when viewers realized it was faker than a politician's smile.”
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