Meaning & Definition of Streaming in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The act of delivering or receiving content over the Internet in real-time.

  Example Sentence: Streaming allows users to watch movies without downloading them first.

• Definition: A method of data transmission where continuous data is sent to be played as it is received.

  Example Sentence: The company specializes in streaming high-definition live events.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the word 'stream', which denotes a flow of liquid or data.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• live streaming: Real-time broadcasting of events via the Internet.
• video streaming: Transmitting video content over the Internet in real-time.
• audio streaming: Delivering sound content over the Internet continuously.

Translations

• Spanish: transmisión en vivo

• French: streaming

• German: Streaming

• Russian: потоковая передача

Related Words

• download: To transfer data from a server to a local device.

• buffering: The process of preloading data to allow for smooth playback.

• podcasting: The act of distributing audio or video content over the Internet for download or streaming.

Slang Meanings of streaming

• Meaning: Binge-watching

  Example Sentence: I'm streaming all night, catching up on my favorite show.

• Meaning: Stream and chill

  Example Sentence: Let's just stream and chill this weekend.