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Viewer

/ˈvjuːər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who watches something, such as a television program or a film.

    "The viewer was captivated by the stunning visuals of the documentary."
  2. 2

    A device or software used to display or observe content, such as images or videos.

    "She opened the image viewer to see the photos from her vacation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'viewer' originates from the Middle English term 'viewen', derived from the Old French 'veue', which means 'sight' or 'view'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see', reflecting the evolution of the term from a general sense of sight to a specific reference to an individual who observes.

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