STREAMING | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Streaming

Streaming

stream·ing

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the action or method/process of continuously transmitting (either sending or receiving) data such as audio or video over the internet so that it can be used immediately, or the instance of using such data;

e.g. They scheduled the streaming of a movie for that evening. My streaming of my workout was interrupted when the storm shut down my internet access.

(adjective)

relating to the continuous transfer of data in the form of audio and/or video so that it can be used or accessed immediately;

e.g. He was looking for a streaming site that didn't show many advertisements.

(verb)

flowing or moving continuously in a particular direction;

e.g. Water was streaming down the road because of the heavy rains. People started streaming out of the building when the fire alarm went off.

(verb)

continuously producing a flow (stream) of liquid, typically referring to a part of a person's body like the eyes or nose;

e.g. Her eyes were streaming from the heavy smoke.

(verb)

continuously sending or receiving data in the form of audio and/or video over the internet, so that it can be accessed or used immediately;

e.g. She plans on streaming her favorite TV show when she gets home.