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streaming

verb

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Meaning

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The continuous transmission of data, especially audio or video, over the internet, allowing playback as it is delivered.

Example Sentence

Many people prefer streaming music and videos online rather than downloading them.

Usage Note

Describes the method of consuming digital media like movies, music, or live events online, where content plays continuously as it's received, without needing to save the whole file.